Agartala/Shimla, Dec 24 (ANI): Festive fever gripped people across northeast and north India as Christmas is just around the corner and people rejoiced by singing Christmas carols and exchanging gifts with each other.
A mesmerizing scenario was witnessed in Agartala as people were seen singing and enjoying Christmas carols on the streets.
Davis, a carol singer, said that the festival of Christmas would bring prosperity and happiness in the lives of people.
"2000 years ago in a simple manger he (Jesus) was born as a prince of peace and his message was sowing the seeds of peace in the world and in the hearts of people, in the families, in the societies. Today we need that peace in our families, within ourselves and the communities in which we live in," he said.
Small girls were seen dressed as fairies and boys dressed as Santa Claus- in his trademark red dress, with long, white beard.
Shopkeepers have also registered a rise in the sale of decorative items during this festive season.
A large number of tourists thronged to picturesque town of Shimla to participate in celebrations of Christmas and New Year.
Local hoteliers and travel agents expressed happiness, as their business boomed.
"Entire Shimla and all the members of association of travel agents along with Hotels are very excited for the Christmas preparations. We have been receiving many bookings for Christmas and New Year celebrations. We have already done with 90 percent of occupancy and if there will be snowfall, more numbers of tourists are expected," said Naren Shahi, a travel agent. (ANI)
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