<p>As Bengaluru dresses up for Christmas and New Year, citizens from different backgrounds are enthusiastic for the festival and to tap into the holiday spirit.</p>.<p>Christmas is the time when families and friends come together to celebrate and spread joy.</p>.<p>Cheryl Vinita Brags, who works as an online reputation manager, said this is one of the aspects that she has been looking forward to the most.</p>.<p>“Christmas is a time when families come together to celebrate,” She said.</p>.<p>“Especially after the pandemic, that sense of community has been lacking. I have been looking forward to this year’s Christmas.”</p>.<p>Cheryl adds that the festival also helps her tap back into her roots.</p>.<p>In addition to designing cribs that depict the birth of Jesus Christ, many people attended midnight masses in churches. Churches throughout Bengaluru were filled on Christmas Eve for the holy communion.</p>.<p>“I really enjoy the late-night masses or midnight masses,” Cheryl said. “I’m not the most religious person, but I love the music and the hymns.”</p>.<p>People from other faiths also revel in the vibrant atmosphere. “We’re not Christian,” Anish, a father of two, said.</p>.<p>“But my children and I love going out and seeing Santa Clauses, the decorations and people carolling.” Families stroll through Bengaluru to see the displays that shops and offices put on.</p>.<p>Many also see Christmas as a time to spread happiness. Melissa Monterio, a student at Mount Carmel College, said this year’s Christmas is extra special because of how stressful the last few years have been.</p>.<p>“I work for two NGOs,” she said. “We’ve gone to hospitals and old age homes to spread joy through music. I teach English as well, and the students have been really excited about this Christmas.”</p>
<p>As Bengaluru dresses up for Christmas and New Year, citizens from different backgrounds are enthusiastic for the festival and to tap into the holiday spirit.</p>.<p>Christmas is the time when families and friends come together to celebrate and spread joy.</p>.<p>Cheryl Vinita Brags, who works as an online reputation manager, said this is one of the aspects that she has been looking forward to the most.</p>.<p>“Christmas is a time when families come together to celebrate,” She said.</p>.<p>“Especially after the pandemic, that sense of community has been lacking. I have been looking forward to this year’s Christmas.”</p>.<p>Cheryl adds that the festival also helps her tap back into her roots.</p>.<p>In addition to designing cribs that depict the birth of Jesus Christ, many people attended midnight masses in churches. Churches throughout Bengaluru were filled on Christmas Eve for the holy communion.</p>.<p>“I really enjoy the late-night masses or midnight masses,” Cheryl said. “I’m not the most religious person, but I love the music and the hymns.”</p>.<p>People from other faiths also revel in the vibrant atmosphere. “We’re not Christian,” Anish, a father of two, said.</p>.<p>“But my children and I love going out and seeing Santa Clauses, the decorations and people carolling.” Families stroll through Bengaluru to see the displays that shops and offices put on.</p>.<p>Many also see Christmas as a time to spread happiness. Melissa Monterio, a student at Mount Carmel College, said this year’s Christmas is extra special because of how stressful the last few years have been.</p>.<p>“I work for two NGOs,” she said. “We’ve gone to hospitals and old age homes to spread joy through music. I teach English as well, and the students have been really excited about this Christmas.”</p>