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Imphal, December 22, 2013: Christmas stars now illuminate every Christian houses and the festive mood is visible everywhere.
Beautifully decorated Christmas trees and other decorative items have added more charm to the festival.
In fact, no Christmas is complete without mistletoes, Christmas trees, Holly wreaths and exchange of gifts and this is the exact scene seen in many localities across the State, particularly in areas predominantly inhabited by Christians.
Notwithstanding the spine-chilling weather, youngsters have been going around their neighbourhood singing Christmas carols every night much to the delight of older persons.
On Christmas eve, midnight services would be held in Churches where Christians congregate in large numbers to offer prayers and sing together to welcome the Saviour.
People usually celebrate Christmas by feasting and merry making amidst spectacular light and foot-tapping music.
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This year would be no exception if the hectic preparations seen at different localities is any indication.
People of all ages are already on shopping spree with the festival just two days away.
Christmas cards, clothes, ornaments and delicious food items are making brisk sale.
Interacting with , some retailers of Khwairamband market who are also in joyous mood of celebration and merriment said that they have been giving discount on many selected items specially for Christmas festival.
In the hill areas, second hand goods dealers have been raking in the moolah.
Young and old alike have been flocking such stores both at Imphal and hill district headquarters.
Demand for meat is also rising steeply in spite of the hike in prices.
Nowadays, Khwairamband Market has become the ultimate shopping destination for people coming from far off places from all directions.
All their faces reflect a state of delightful excitement which gets heightened every day as the grand festival approaches nearer and nearer.
via NorthEast Calling - NorthEast India | India's No1 online News Magazine http://necalling.com/christmas-fever-excitement-grips-manipur/
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