From buying gifts for loved ones to shopping supplies for treats, the spirit of Christmas manifests itself in diverse ways. The essence of Christmas is deep rooted in harmony and divinity. Many non-Christian Mumbaikars have absorbed the festive values and made their own traditions around Christmas. With activities like cake-mixing, arranging nativity set, wine-mulling to singing carols, Mumbaikars have built their own traditions and customs to rejoice Christmas.

“My mom bought the complete nativity scene for me this Christmas. It has all the toy figurines of baby Jesus, Joseph, Mother Mary, animals, angels, and shepherds. My siblings couldn’t resist and have already put the figurines together to set up the whole manger scene. I can’t express how excited I am for the best time of the year!” shares Manya Gupta with Midday Online. Manya is on her semester break from Sophia College and is going all in to welcome the festive vibe.