Christmas in Goa is one of the most important festivals that is celebrated with a lot of enthusiasm. Like all the other parts of the world, Christmas in Goa is celebrated on 25th December. The day marks the birth of Lord Jesus. The festival is marked with a lot of merrymaking and revelry. People from all the communities in Goa join hands to celebrate the festival. Moreover, Goa Christmas celebrations begin with the singing of Christmas carols, which is followed by offering prayers in the church and exchanging gifts.

Dancing and parties form an inevitable part of Christmas in Goa. During the festival, the people of the city dress themselves in the finest of their clothes. People decorate their houses with Christmas trees. The Christmas trees are decorated with beautiful items such as candies, sparkling stars, cotton flakes, cakes, socks, gifts and a number of other decorative items. During the Christmas, the Goans decorate their houses with colorful papers and poinsettias. Even the churches are decorate for the occasion. The market places in the city are also decorated with tinsel and buntings.

It is remarkable that the celebration of Christmas in Goa is not restricted only to the Christians. People belonging to various communities participate in the festival with immense enthusiasm. In fact, every of the city seems to come alive with the festivities. The beaches in Goa forms the center of the festivities during this time. Loud music, dance and revelry, clubbed with sumptuous dishes mark the festivities of Christmas in Goa.

Last Updated on : 14 December 2011