- Title: Christians across India flock to churches to celebrate Christmas with fervour
- Date: 25th December 2024
- Summary: IMPHAL, MANIPUR, INDIA (DECEMBER 25, 2024) (ANI - No use India) EXTERIOR OF LOCAL CHURCH SANTA CLAUS BALLOON ON DISPLAY FOR DECORATION VARIOUS OF CHRISTIAN DEVOTEES ENTERING CHURCH
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- Keywords: Christian Christianity Christmas India Jesus Christ New Year’s Santa Claus celebrations church decorations devotees greetings lights offerings prayers season
- Location: IMPHAL, MANIPUR/SRINAGAR, JAMMU AND KASHMIR/CHANDIGARH/AHMEDABAD, GUJARAT, INDIA
- City: IMPHAL, MANIPUR/SRINAGAR, JAMMU AND KASHMIR/CHANDIGARH/AHMEDABAD, GUJARAT, INDIA
- Country: India
- Topics: Asia / Pacific,Religion/Belief,Society/Social Issues
- Reuters ID: LVA001L6MN7M7
- Aspect Ratio: 16:9
- Story Text: Christians across India celebrated Christmas with cheerful decorations and fervour on Wednesday (December 25).
Christian communities in the restive state of Manipur, and Jammu and Kashmir offered prayers at churches and enjoyed the festivities with music and dancing.
Devotees were seen singing Christmas carols, and taking pictures with special decorations as they sent a message of unity and world peace to mark the occasion.
Christmas is celebrated with much pomp and show and also by preparing special dishes for the day across India. Celebration of Christmas is marked by carols, cakes, candles, glittering Christmas trees and the exchange of gifts. - Copyright Holder: ANI (India)
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