Christmas is being celebrated in Goa with religious fervour and gaiety. Governor P . S. Sreedharan Pillai and Chief Minister Pramod Sawant have greeted Goans on the occasion.
The CM said in his message, Jesus has given us the message of peace, compassion, forgiveness and brotherhood. He called on everyone to respect each other and follow the teachings of Jesus Christ. Our correspondent gives us glimpse of how the festival is celebrated in Goa.
On this day of Christmas in Goa friends and family come together and celebrate this joyous occasion. This festival gives the message of peace, harmony and sacrifice. Goans celebrate this festival by keeping aside the differences.
Goa has donned a festive look because of Christmas. Chapels and churches are being decorated and fancy cribs are being made at houses. Christmas trees are being decorated and Christmas fever is at its peak. Shops are overflowing with goan delicacies like Dodol, cakes, bebinca. Like evey year the streets of goa are overflowing with tourists who have come to Goa to celebrate this festival.