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By Lipakshi Seedhar :
In the past few years, Christmas has become the most beloved festival of India. People
all over the country celebrate this festival with the utmost enthusiasm. Christmas, an
annual festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, is a joyous festival where
people exchange chocolates, cookies, candies, bake cakes, decorate Christmas trees,
light up their houses, etc.
Christmas, originally a Christian’ religious festival, is today celebrated by people of all
religions. People go to the Church, eat sweets, bring in Christmas trees, etc on
Christmas eve and Christmas day. People go out partying, cafes organize special
parties, brands come up with Christmas sales, different stores come up with special
Christmas outfits and whatnot. In Delhi itself, different places celebrate Christmas in
a variety of ways.
Select City Walk Mall in Saket, this year organised a beautiful Christmas celebration.
The whole mall was decorated for Christmas with lights, balloons, candy canes,
Christmas trees, Santa statues and garlands. Inside the mall was a huge ship decoration
with Santa in it carrying gifts. Lighted stars and candy canes were also hung on the
roof in the mall. The stores, especially sweet shops, had red colour theme food on
display. Outside the mall was a big Christmas tree decorated with lights, glass balls
and paper flowers.
There were a lot of activities arranged for people outside as well as inside the mall.
There was a ‘Meet the Santa’ stall where people came and got their pictures clicked
with the Santa. There were activities for children like painting, sculpting and Science
activities. Different performances were scheduled for the evening starting from 22
December to 31 December, i.e., New Year’s Eve. There were gaming arenas for children
and adults alike. There was a stage arranged for children and children sang Christmas
carols dressed in reds. Different stalls selling clothes, shoes, accessories, bags and
eatery stalls. All in all, the place has something for each age group.