Christmas in Delhi is a grand affair. Christianity is the third most prevalent religion in India constituting about 2.9% of the entire population and even though most of the Christians are located in the southern half of the country, their main festival Christmas is celebrated with much hype in the capital city of India- Delhi.

Christmas is celebrated every year on December 25 to mark the occasion of the birth of Jesus Christ, the founder of Christianity. Traditionally Christmas is celebrated by decorating a fir tree that function as a Christmas tree, singing Christmas carols and exchanging gifts with their loved ones. Even though Christmas falls on December 25, it is the Christmas Eve, that is December 24 that is the main day for celebrations when families get together and usher in Christmas together. As the clock strikes 12 in the midnight, one can see Christians going to the nearest church to offer Mass.

In Delhi, Christmas is time for bonhomie. Days before the actual festival, one can see Santa Clauses, an integral part of the Christmas Celebrations in front of all shops. All hotels and nightclubs advertise for grand bashes and Christmas parties. Connaught Place, the hub of Delhi puts up a special Christmas Carnival sale. The shops are decorated with balloons and other items. Overall, an ambience of goodwill and cheer prevails all over. All the churches in Delhi are lit up and beautifully decorated. The Sacred Heart Cathedral is the biggest church in Delhi and attracts hordes of worshippers on Christmas.