Unique South Indian Christmas traditions that are far from the urban experience
The Hindu
Catamaran races, dancing kings and rose cookies — the unique Christmas traditions of South India’s towns are a colourful blend of local culture and community
Beyond the clink of wine glasses, aroma of fruit cake, and the bauble-heavy trees sitting pretty in living room corners, Christmas in most Indian cities has a distinctive regional character from shared community meals to carols steeped in folklore. These smaller celebrations, which are far from the urban experience, capture the spirit of the season.
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