- Title: Indians gear up to celebrate Christmas
- Date: 23rd December 2019
- Summary: CUSTOMERS AT CLOTHES STALL CHILD AND MAN LOOKING ON CUSTOMERS STANDING SHOPKEEPER ARRANGING SANTA CAPS (SOUNDBITE) (English) SHOPKEEPER, JOSEPH, SAYING: "Every year there will be a rush in this season over here because you get different variety of decoration items from all over the world they are kept over here. So every year this phenomenon will be there. (In) the evening you can see how much rush will be there because it is a holiday so it's a day of celebration." DIMAPUR, NAGALAND, INDIA (DECEMBER 22, 2019) (ANI - NO USE INDIA) (NIGHT SHOTS) VEHICLES PLYING VARIOUS OF ILLUMINATED DECORATIVE ITEMS PEOPLE STANDING PEOPLE SITTING AT A FOOD STALL BALLOONS ON DISPLAY MAN COOKING CUSTOMERS AT SHOP COUNTER (SOUNDBITE) (English) LOCAL, KINERI, SAYING: "This is like… as we can all see that the atmosphere behind us is a festive season so I also along with my family we are looking forward to have a good time of Christmas." PEOPLE STANDING PEOPLE AT FOOD COUNTER BOY CLICKING PHOTO PEOPLE EATING
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- Keywords: Christmas India Jesus Kochi Nagaland celebrations marker shopping
- Location: KOCHI, KERALA/ DIMAPUR, NAGALANDINDIA
- City: KOCHI, KERALA/ DIMAPUR, NAGALANDINDIA
- Country: India
- Topics: Religion/Belief,Society/Social Issues
- Reuters ID: LVA003BB747YN
- Aspect Ratio: 16:9
- Story Text: People in India's southern Kochi city on Monday (December 23) flocked to shops to buy essential items as they geared up to celebrate the festival of Christmas.
Christmas trees, tinsel streamers, stars, lights, bell, caps, cakes were on display as customers were seen in crowded markets purchasing these items along with new clothes.
Other parts of the country were also soaked in the festive spirit with people in northeastern Dimapur city were seen enjoying carnivals, music, and food as the celebrations began.
Christmas is celebrated with much pomp and gaiety and also by preparing special dishes for the day across India. Celebration of Christmas is marked by carols, cakes, candles, glittering Christmas trees and exchange of gifts. - Copyright Holder: ANI (India)
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