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Celebration of cultures
The New Indian Express
|December 24, 2024
As the holiday season envelops Chennai, the city transforms into a vibrant festive haven, blending its rich cultural heritage with the universal cheer of Christmas.
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Chennai's unique coastal charm meets the global spirit of the season, creating a celebration like no other.
From the grandly illuminated St Thomas Basilica to humbler neighbourhood churches, Christmas in Chennai is a deeply spiritual experience.
Midnight masses resound with carols sung in Tamil, adding a local flavour to this global celebration.
Homes prepare traditional Tamil Christian delicacies such as biryani paired with spiced mutton curry, alongside the customary Christmas cake.
The aroma of freshly-baked plum cakes wafts through bakeries.
Meanwhile, shopping destinations like the bustling Parry's Corner transforms into a festive hub, with vendors offering glittering decorations, handcrafted nativity sets, and stars of every hue.
Malls, adorned in festive lights, draw crowds with holiday sales and live Christmas performances.
Chennai's creative spirit shines during Christmas, with kolams taking the form of nativity scenes or stars.
The fusion of Christian themes with Tamil art adds a special touch to the season's decor.
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