The crowd swells to its maximum during the Christmas celebration in Goa. It seems everyone wants to be a part of the celebrations. Historic churches, a large community of Christians, pleasant weather, and many things to do, make Goa the right place to celebrate the biggest festival of Christianity.
The enthusiasm of midnight mass is the biggest attraction of Christmas in Goa. The ringing bells of the historic Roman Catholic churches are the call of the mass. Soon people start marching towards the churches singing and dancing to the tunes of brass bands. Wherever you see, you will find people in parade dresses singing hymns and carols. Attending a midnight mass is a unique experience both for locals and tourists.
There are fireworks shows everywhere during the Christmas festival in Goa. Wherever you go, you will see people celebrating Christmas with fireworks. Also, the celebrations start a week ahead of the festival and continue till New Year. People gather at popular beaches and enjoy singing and dancing amid fireworks all night. Also, it won’t be an exaggeration to say that Goan nightlife becomes livelier during Christmas celebrations.
Goa looks more beautiful from the Mandovi River. If you want to capture the grandeur of all Goan churches, you should book a river cruise and get ready with your digital camera to capture the mesmerizing view of all old Goa churches decorated with lights for Christmas in Goa. The view of the sun setting on the west and the lighting of the Goa in the east is unforgettable.
Locals host crib-making competitions for Christmas celebrations in Goa. Lord Jesus Christ was born in a crib and for this reason, locals make cribs to welcome Lord Jesus Christ. You can check the cribs made by participants, or participate in a competition. Like a crib competition, you can take part in a star-making competition. If you are going with kids, you can allow kids to take part in competitions to show their creative side.
Christmas is the time when all Goan restaurants and street food vendors serve traditional cuisines. Also, people throw parties for their family and friends. You can also host a grand Goa Christmas party at a popular restaurant, club, beach shack, or street food corner. Christmas is the time when all the streets are lined with street food carts. Also, you will see people lined up before popular nightclubs and bars.
Every Goa Christmas party is completes with cakes, especially home-baked chocolate cakes. Locals bake cakes in their homes but tourists have to rely on local bakeries to get special cakes with the rich flavor of Goa. The advantage of local bakers is they serve traditional cakes including coloured Marzipan, Bebinca, Dodol, Neureos, and Bath. Some of these cakes are baked exclusively for Christmas festivities.
Burning effigies stuffed with old clothes is a tradition to say goodbye to the passing year and welcome the New Year. Locals make effigies looking like a fat old man and set them on fire to celebrate Christmas and New Year. You can join locals in celebrating the Christmas festival in Goa. It will be a lifetime experience for you.
Grab a bike and explore the city’s decorations for Christmas celebration in Goa. The pleasant weather, festive moods, clear roads, and welcome drinks everywhere encourage people to see Goa from old to new town on a bike. You can start early in the morning and continue till twilight so you are home for Christmas prayers. You can buy food and souvenirs from locals for your friends and family.
The Basilica of Bom Jesus in Old Goa is the centre of attraction during the Christmas festival in Goa. People visit this church in large numbers to see the mortal remains of the pope, Francis Xavier. The iconic church is a pilgrimage centre for the Christian community in Goa. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Portuguese-style church has a rich history dating back to the Portuguese rule in Goa.
It can be called the biggest Goa Christmas party where everyone is invited. It is an annual festival of electronic dance music. Also, it is attended by global artists and music lovers. The party is hosted just two days after Christmas but preparations for the party are made in advance. Most tourists extend their vacations to attend the biggest festival of music and dance.
You should book your accommodation in advance if you have plans to visit Goa during Christmas celebrations. Most vacationers, especially families with kids, choose ultra luxury villas in Goa. A villa is like a home away from home. Also, you can choose a villa in a preferred location like the beachfront. Staying in a villa will enhance your vacation pleasure. For example, you can decorate the villa just like your home and welcome local friends and relatives to your vacation home.
A 4 BHK villa in Goa for rent can accommodate up to 8 guests and for this reason, it is suitable for both families and groups. However, honeymoon couples can look for smaller 2 BHK villas where they get all the luxuries that only 5-star resorts can offer. A villa can be a little expensive than a room in a hotel but the convenience and comfort you can get in a villa is hard to find in a hotel.
Christmas is the right time to explore the unexplored places in Goa. It is the time when the entire state is lit up with festivities. All roads are cleared, historical monuments are decorated, and all places are opened to welcome friends, family, and guests. Like locals, you can also enjoy singing, dancing, shopping, street food, and collecting memories of a lifetime.
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