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The number of Christmas-celebrating Christians in India is relatively small considering the country's massive population. There are over 24 million Christians in India, and Mumbai is considered to have one of the largest Roman Catholic communities in the country. Attending midnight mass is one of the primary traditions for Indian Christian families.WhyChristmas.com: Christmas in India
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Fast Facts
- Christmas Day is December 25
- Christmas 2009 falls on a Friday
- English colonists brought Christianity and Christmas to India over three-hundred years agoBuzzle: Christmas Traditions in India
- Mango and banana trees are decorated instead of fir treesIndoBase: Christmas in India
- Families attend a huge feast and exchange gifts after midnight massWhyChristmas.com: Christmas in India
- Oil burning lamps made from clay are a popular decoration in southern India
- Christians and non-Christians both celebrate Christmas in IndiaBuzzle: Christmas Traditions in India
- It is traditional to give baksheesh (charity) to the poor during ChristmasSanta's Net: Indian Christmas
- Santas stand on street corners handing out sweet treats to childrenBuzzle: Christmas Traditions in India
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Traditional Indian Christmas Dishes
It is customary to serve roast duck, pork and mince pies during Christmas dinner celebrations in India. Other popular dishes include sweet treats like doughnuts, murrukku (soft pretzels) and Christmas pudding.Buzzle: Christmas Traditions in India -
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