- Title: Indians gear up to celebrate Christmas
- Date: 23rd December 2019
- Summary: KOCHI, KERALA, INDIA (DECEMBER 23, 2019) (ANI - NO USE INDIA) PEOPLE WALKING IN CROWDED MARKET AREA PEOPLE STANDING DECORATIVE STAR ON DISPLAY CUSTOMERS LOOKING AT DECORATIVE ITEMS AT STALLS DECORATIVE ITEMS ON DISPLAY
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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: LVA001BB747YN
- 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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