Hyderabad glows with festive cheer as Christmas celebrations light up the city

On Christmas Eve, the city of Hyderabad sparkled with joy and celebration as families and friends gathered in churches and public spaces to revel in traditional carols and midnight mass. This year, churches across the city experienced a noticeable rise in visitors. As midnight approached, the sky burst into vibrant colours with fireworks illuminating different parts of the city.

Christmas trees stood tall at key junctions across Hyderabad, while street stalls transformed into vibrant displays of red and green, brimming with lights, decorations, and festive goods on sale weeks ahead of the celebration.

A standout highlight was the electrifying performance by Hope Unlimited Church (UC) at Telugu Lalitha Kala Thoranam, Nampally. Audiences were captivated by Christmas carols during an energetic hour-and-a-half performance held across two services.

Local businesses and organisations played a key role in spreading festive cheer by hosting events, distributing sweets, and adorning public spaces with decorations. In the lead-up to Christmas, there was a surge in bulk orders at the city’s renowned plum cake shops, adding to the festive buzz. Hyderabad truly came alive with the magic of Christmas, uniting communities in warmth, celebration, and joy.

Published - December 25, 2024 12:08 pm IST