India is land of many religions and Christianity is one of the major religions followed here. Due to this fact, Christmas holds a great importance in India. The most interesting part of this festival is that it does not confine itself to Christianity but is celebrated by all with equal zest and zeal. It is a time to gift friends and family , wine and dine along them and celebrating the new year with candle lights, balloons, Santa and glitters all around.
Christmas brings immaterial spiritual world forward and people pray to almighty all day long. There are innumerable churches in India which hold prayers and concerts during Christmas and offer their prayers to the almighty. If you happen to visit India, during this festival, you would be amazed to see the enthusiasm with which people await for this festival. On the streets of the metros in India, you would find a Santa distributing gifts and candies to little children in the town.
All shops go red and white on Christmas. They are decorated so lavishly that you could barely keep your eyes off them. The hotels are exorbitantly crowded and prices go havering. But, a few may provide unbelievable discounts as well and same goes for shopping as well. You can expect discounted prices during Christmas.
But if you ask for the best place in India, where you can fest for Christmas best, then we would suggest Goa. The beaches of Goa are famous for its Christmas Carnivals. There is no replacement for the magnificent carnivals that you can attend here. People across the continents come to Goa for Christmas eve and welcome the new year. There is nothing that you would nit find here. People are lively, love beaching, wining is exquisite and dinning is a splendor here. The rapturous music in the night can definitely tingle your limbs and you would sake a leg with your friends in the middle of the street. Such is the aura of Christmas here.
Spirit of Goan life and its people is enough to throb your spines and raise your hair. People of Goa are cheerful lot and when its Christmas, heaven comes down here in envy. Preparations start months in advance. People order their dresses, book hotels and places to organize parties, book caterers and arrange for wine months before the festivals for it is arduous to get all these things latter. Unusual games, dances, prizes, bursting crowds and beautifully dresses men and women reverberates Christmas Eve with a heaven of pleasure, lights, great food and great people.
So, are you impressed? Well if the answer is in affirmation then do not think much, book a ticket for your self and visit our Resplendent India!
“ It was a well made plan. I wanted to see Goa in Christmas. I have seen beaches and nightlife but this was some thing which was quite unique and I wanted to be a part of it” said Rudolph Rosy.
Goa Feni in World Market
UB group Spirits Division, a 6000 crore group, have taken the responsibility to promote Feni in the world market
Feni : Try the Goan own patent liquor - Feni. You would be able to get it in two taste - Cashew and Coconut. Due to its unique taste, it easily conquers the mind and soul of all people.
Shop at Anjuna Flea Market : During Christmas, this market shed off a different colour. Held on Wednesday, this flea market showcases product which you would love to purchase.
Visit a Church : You just cannot miss this part when you are in Goa during Christtmas time. Attend Masses and light a ray of hope which could spread peace and love around.
"Since the country does not have any single drink with a national identity, we thought this product could be promoted in a national perspective just by enhancing the brand acceptance and creating a new culture in the entire markets." Said Alok Gupta, senior vice president (marketing) of UB group Spirits Division.
Goa christmas can give you what? Loads of fun and myriad memories for you to remember. The colours of Goa Christmas can attract anybody.
Rudolph Rosy concluded, “ To be frank, I never thought Christmas could have been celebrated in such a vigor, specially in a Hindu country. This was the best example of secularism where everybody, of all caste and creed were celeberating the rich culture of Christans”
Coming to Goa
By Air : Goa is linked to all major cities of India and is connected by major flying companies Indian Airlines and Jet Airways. You can reach Goa through Mumbai with in an hour.
By Rail : The nearest railhead is Vasco da Gama, 35 km from Panaji.
By Road : Goa is linked by road to Ahmedabad (1138 km), Aurangabad (699 km), Bangalore (592 km), Mumbai (597 km), Chennai (923 km), Pune (473 km).
Christmas :25 th December all over the world.
