Christmas Markets In India: Carols ringing through the night skies and the smell of warm plum cakes signal the arrival of Christmas in India. A very different sort of cheer brings local arts and crafts, goodies, and good cheer, waking up all Christmas Bazaars. Here are eight of the most beautiful Christmas markets this season to be treasured for holiday shopping and festivities.
Goa proudly shows off brightly colored Christmas bazaars and European-style markets. Everything from handmade decorations to cribs and Goan sweets filled Mapusa and Panjim with goodies. The festive touch of by-the-sea magic usually completes any winter hangout.
The Dilli Haat of Delhi becomes an ice wonderland in December with its handicrafts, cakes, and gifts imported from every corner of the country. Who needs a visit to the German Christmas Market at the Indo-German Chamber of Commerce for imports and Christmas decor?
It is in Mumbai that the brightest star twinkles in that magnificent sky of Christmas. From fairy lights to Christmas trees and fashionable knickknacks, the markets shine on Bandra Hill Road and Colaba Causeway. Freshly baked pastries and hot mugs of mulled wine are sold at stalls here.
This Sunday Soul Sante Christmas edition is in the city of creative energy-Bengaluru-on its Sunday Soul Sante and showcases handmade crafts, sustainable fashion, and live music-making it an ideal space for anyone wanting to shop eco-friendly and in the community spirit.
Park street carnival comes hung with decorations, food joints, and cultural performances. Wholly different, this Christmas market capturing in Westminster locales includes both colonial heritage and local folks to be among the topmost colorful Christmas celebrations in India.
In reality, it is the Police Bazaar of Shillong where Christmas spirit really merges with the soul of Meghalaya. With a chill in the air, villagers sell homemade sweets, woolen garments, and handiwork against the warmth of carolers.
Christmas market Pondichery is a mix of Indian and French cultures. From the artisanal goods that come with candles and gourmet desserts of White Town, everything just works together just right for a quaint little celebration by the sea.
The ancient Santa Cruz Basilica looms next to the Kochi markets in Kerala with a glory of handmade Christmas crèches, cakes, and spice powders. It’s certainly a fantastic place for a soulful coastal Christmas, what with carol singing from Fort Kochi.
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From the Beaches of Goa to the Hill of Shillong, the markets resemble India’s diverse but yet unexplained festive spirit, for everything it takes for a Merry Christmas!