I would like to know about things Indian Christians do in the holidays. I do know that western traditions are the norm like Santa Clause but I want to know more. If you want, you can write about traditions from a specifc state or city.
2007-12-21 11:34:46 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Christmas
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2007-12-21 11:46:56 · answer #1 · answered by hamrrfan 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Christians in India observe Christmas as a religious holiday when families go to church and then gather for a Christmas dinner. In some areas, there are lights decorating the outside of the house and yards, but if the neighborhood is strictly non-Christian, you may not find too much in the way of outdoor decorations. In Southern India, small clay oil-burning lamps are used as Christmas decorations; they are placed on the edges of flat roofs. In Northwest India the tribal Christians of the Bhil people go out every night during the Christmas season to sing their special carols the whole night through.Bombay has one of the largest Christian communities in India, the majority being Roman Catholic. Many homes in Bombay have a creche displayed in the front window. There is a great sense of pride in creating a beautiful Nativity scene and people walk through the neighborhood to admire the handiwork of their friends and neighbors.Artificial Christmas trees are found in some homes while others decorate the main room with a mango tree or banana plant trimmed with ornaments and garlands. The church service is held at midnight and it can last from two to three hours, and the churches are decorated with poinsettias and lit with candles. The Christmas dinner may be turkey or chicken served with curried rice and vegetables. Also popular is a pork dish, Vindaloo, which is served with a rice dish that contains slivered almonds and raisins. Edit...As in most places in the world, the celebration of Christmas in India has always been, and continues to be, a time to spend golden moments with friends and relatives.
2016-05-25 08:44:36 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's almost celebrated as a diwali for christians.We have the wonderfully decorated X'mas tree &the cribe.We have all types of functions &parties right from 20th of dec .One or two days before we have the carrols & it is really a grand gettogether.There is the mass on christmas eve.and i personally do believe that santa exists even though i am a teen.weird!huh!I have got number of gifts in my child hood Eventhough i have struggled several times to see whether my parents were doin the trick! well,my efforts were in vain.
Well altogether it's a festive mood with the new year followin it.
Bye then & MERRY CHRISTMAS.
2007-12-22 02:08:04 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋