Mangalore: Christmas is round the corner and celebrations are in full event for the most important festival of the year by the Christian community.

Shopping is in full swing and one can see stars, lights, decoratives and Christmas cards sold in abundance. Shopping for Christmas is a pleasurable experience, say many.Christmas is described as a day of sharing and giving and Chrristams trees are decorated and cribs highlighting the birth of Jesus are set up in front of houses and churches.

Christmas celebrations are incomplete without kuswar and cakes which are distributed to friends, neighbours and relatives as a gesture of giving and sharing.

Shops in the busy market place of Mangalore are a bustle of activity with customers making purchases for Christmas. Kids too are merry and are waiting for Santa Claus who will arrive with loadful of gifts.

Let the Christmas this year bring joy, peace and happiness