Christmas

Despite rains, Christmas and New Year shopping bounce back to pre-pandemic glory

Traders see improved business from the days of Covid-19. Even though rains delayed people’s shopping plans, it did not stop them completely

Sim V., Shalini Kapat

King Charles III salutes late queen, public workers in speech

Top news of the day: Prachanda appointed Nepal PM; CAG detects anomalies in Assam NRC updation, and more

The Hindu Bureau

Morning Digest | Cannot hide the truth, hatred is hurting our country, says Rahul Gandhi; Christmas reborn in Jesus’ birthplace Bethlehem after pandemic years, and more

The Hindu Bureau

PM Modi greets people on Christmas

President Droupadi Murmu at Sacred Heart Cathedral a day before Christmas in New Delhi on December 24, 2022.

President Murmu greets citizens at Sacred Heart Cathedral on the eve of Christmas

A Christmas season without its traditional glow in Ukraine

Christmas reborn in Bethlehem after pandemic years

Santa Claus Village just before Christmas Opening Visit Rovaniemi Lapland Finland

This Finland town is home to Santa Claus

Radhika Santhanam

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Representational image of a decorated street in Panaji, Goa

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Work in progress on this year’s crib themed on Jerusalem’s Dome of the Rock.

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Paan-flavoured pistachio katlis from Mumbai-based The Meethi Elaichi Co.

Which came first: marzipan or kaju katli? Ponder this as you savour some desi flavours of the popular Christmas sweet this festive season

Rich plum cake from Casa Bakes

Home bakers and chefs in Thiruvananthapuram have spread out a delectable platter for Christmas

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Furoshikli wraps by Aeshaane

A zero-waste gift packaging guide for Christmas and New Year

Shreya Banerjee

A hand-embroidered journal by Tanya Bahl

An eco-conscious gifting guide for New Year 2023 with hand-embroidered journals, crochet jewellery, and more

The 60-member choir of St Thomas Tamil Cathedral in Secunderabad. The choir was started in 1935 by I Jaganathan. Photo: RAMAKRISHNA G / The Hindu

Bringing in the Christmas cheer during the festival season

Prabalika M. Borah

Chennai Christmas stores stock up one-of-a-kind and eco-friendly decorations

Ananyaa Desikan

A Christmas tree made of 8000 books. As Christmas is celebrated with its own regional flair across the country, there are numerous novels, stories, and murder mysteries to dip into. Image for representational purposes only.

Tis’ the season to be jolly: books which bring tidings of comfort and joy

Joan Sony Cherian

Short Story’s Matured and Blended White Rum

High spirits for the holidays: new launches by Indian alcohol brands for the festive season

Illustration for The Hindu Young World 23YT_Talespin

The gift of giving

Waiting for Christmas

Krishna Shastri Devulapalli

Think sparse trees and wintry palettes

Guests on a tour by The Papyrus Itineraries

Craft tours to village stays: Take a slow holiday this New Year

A hamper at Pandhal Cake Shop

Explore India’s most iconic bakeries making traditional Christmas cakes, including India’s first plum cake