Home / Editor's Pick /

Unique Indian Christmas Traditions: Celebrations across India

06:45 AM
25 December 2021

Celebrations across India
Unique Indian Christmas Traditions

christmas india goa

Christmas celebrations in India are just as diverse as our country! Festive customs, food, language of the Christmas mass and carols - all depends on the region and the community. And of course there are things which only happen in India on this day. Here is our pick:

  • Christmas lanterns and mistletoe: You probably won't find a Christian house not decorated with giant paper lanterns, in the shape of stars! People also adhere to the centuries-old tradition of hanging the mistletoe in the house. They firmly believe that doing so will invite good fortune into the house and ward off any malefic spirit.
  • Traditional sweets: Kulkuls or sweet curls are a part and parcel of Indian Christmas celebrations. Many families insist on rolling, frying and coating these delicacies in sugar together as a great festival preparation. Guava cheese, plum cake, neuries, dodol and Bebinca deserve a special mention too!

Recommended external content from YouTube

We need your consent to show content from YouTube. You can withdraw your consent at any time.

I agree that content from YouTube will be displayed to me.

Settings for embedded content

Privacy policy
  • Mix of native and Christian traditions: In many parts of India diyas are lit just like on Diwali. Many still use mango garlands and mango leaves for decorations and prepare traditional dishes like zan (Arunachal Pradesh) or kaukswe (Mizoram).
Weather & Radar editorial desk
More on the topic
Flood Dos and Donts
Thursday, 22 May, 2025

For your Safety!

What can you do to prepare for flooding?
Saturday, 26 April, 2025

Heatwave Alert!

The Temperature Radar: How to Read It?
Lightning in Bhopal
Monday, 9 June, 2025

Thundershowers and Hails

Dos and Don’ts for your safety!
All weather news
This might also interest you
This rain will help the kharif crop season in many places but may damage crops in flood-prone areas
Thursday, 24 July, 2025

Odisha-Jharkhand Soak

Flooding Could Harm Standing Crops
A low-pressure area forming over the North Bay of Bengal on 24th July is expected to strengthen and move inland by the 25th/26th
Extreme WeatherWednesday, 23 July, 2025

Heavy Rains Ahead

Uttarakhand and Himachal on Alert
Saturday, 26 July, 2025

Read the Skies

Traditional Ways to Read Weather
All articles
Weather & Radar

www.weatherandradar.in

instagramfacebooktwitterContact uslinkList
Privacy policy | Legal info | Accessibility statement