Mangaluru: After a low key celebration last year due to a pandemic, coastal cities known as East Rome have lived and prepared for Christmas.
Houses, malls, shops and companies engrave Yuletide celebrations with lighting, decoration, and music.
The city is decorated for celebrations in the middle of Covid-19 (Omicron variants) cases reported.
Mabel Lobo, a retired office, said, “If last year is a simple celebration with only family, this year, we have many guests from a distant place visiting us.
I was overwhelmed because I became a grandmother just a few days ago, adding to the celebration.” Linet Menezes, a banking professional said that Carol sang back and so was the decor opposite the city.
“Because our relatives settled abroad could not travel last year, we have not prepared Kuswar (traditional Christmas candy).
However, this year, it turned out to be more meaningful, like most of those who had arrived from abroad were involved in Kuswar’s preparation, though We are also afraid of the Omicron variant, “he shared.
Shop owners who sell decorations, kuswar, flowers, cakes, clothing, and other essential have noticed business improvement.
“This year, people have returned to buy cakes to give their loved prizes.
We have received orders from many Nri who have returned home,” said Michael Saldanha from craving desserts and cakes, Mangaluru.
Shekar flower vendors say the price of Shankarapore Mallige has increased due to marriage and celebration season.
At school, Christmas celebrations are back in offline mode.
Sister Melissa, Principal, Mount Carmel Central School, said the last Christmas, staff members have been doing programs and that telecast online to students.
This time, many activities for students are detained offline.