Christmas

Mumbai: Each Christmas, the city's churches, homes, and gaothan squares are temporarily sublet to the Holy Family. Depending on the available real estate, they appear either as a compact nuclear unit — Baby Jesus, Mother Mary, and St Joseph — or accompanied by a sprawling entourage of angels, shepherds, cattle, and kings. Space also determines scale — from finger-sized figurines to life-size...

Mumbai: Auxiliary bishop of the archdiocese of Bombay Dominic Savio Fernandes voiced the community's hurt amid growing violence against Christians nationwide. He urged Christians to "not be afraid, nor let fear harden your hearts or evoke anger."Bishop Savio said, "Our hearts are heavy due to reports of disruption to Christmas gatherings in several states... Acts carried out by small groups of...

The Christian community nationwide will welcome the birth of the Saviour Jesus Christ, son of God, at midnight mass tonight. A canopy of green, red and white decorations along with a flourish of golden stars seem to shower heavenly blessing, finds Bella Jaisinghani.Holy Family Church, ChakalaThis church in Andheri East has been beautifully decorated in the colours of Christmas. Fr Dean Fernandes SJ...

New Delhi: Ahead of Christmas, Delhi govt has allowed churches to store up to 4,000 litres of wine annually, a significant increase from the earlier cap of 91 litres. A notification issued by the finance department said the govt has amended Rule 20 of the Delhi Excise Rules, 2010, substantially enhancing the quantity of sacramental wine that churches can procure. "Earlier, the rule permitted the Bishop...

Christmas is supposed to be a time of warmth, indulgence, and merriment, surrounded by lights, high-quality food, and the warmth of being in the comfort of your own home. However, for the majority of individuals, the coming of the Christmas Tree is also the coming of the sneezing spells, blocked noses, itchy eyes, and a kind of childish feeling of being ill. Although winter Cold is a very common...

Kolkata: As Christmas approaches, churches across Kolkata are witnessing a surge of activity as congregations prepare for one of the most important days on the city's festive calendar. From special liturgies and carol services to charitable programmes and elaborate decorations, the city's churches are blending faith, festivity, and philanthropy in the days leading up to Christmas.Preparations are...

Christmas is just around the corner, and the spirit of the season is already in the air. The world seems to have been painted in shades of red, green, and white. With hollies and mistletoe decorating the shops and Christmas trees adorning homes, stores, parks, and city streets, people are on a shopping spree and in a holiday mood. We gave curated around 60 messages for friends, family and colleagues...

Amidst the twinkling lights of a vibrant Christmas fair, a cunningly concealed Santa Claus tests the limits of your observation and patience. As part of an exciting puzzle series, this optical conundrum encourages explorers to examine every nook and cranny beyond the commonplace. At first, this Christmas challenge sounds simple. Find Santa in a festive picture and move on. But don’t be fooled. This...

When it comes to festive makeup, Kareena Kapoor Khan just gets it. Whether she’s stepping out for a Christmas brunch, walking a red carpet, or keeping things low-key at home, her makeup always feels right. Polished, yes. But never heavy. Never try-hard.And that’s exactly why her beauty style works so well for Christmas. It’s not about trends or owning every new product. It’s about knowing your...