Ho, ho, ho! It's almost time for Christmas and we're super excited for all the fun and festivities that the city is bustling with. From baking ginger bread houses to decorating Christmas trees and attending a midnight mass — Hyderabad gets lit around this time. Here are a few activities to indulge in with your loved ones, so you don't miss out on the celebrations.
Celebrate Christmas In Hyderabad With These 5 Unmissable Festive Experiences
Where To Go, What To Do, Where To Eat
Christmas Carnival At Nexus Mall
Our very own Nexus Mall is ringing in the true spirit of this holiday by hosting a Christmas carnival in Hyderabad spread across four days. Shop from a flea market, or cheerfully participate in workshops like finger puppet making, elf hunt and tree decorations. These are followed by gifts from Santa (the child in you is going to be jumping with joy!) and a parade too.
Timings: 11 AM - 10:30 PM (Open All Days)
Relish Christmas Cakes & Goodies
What's a Christmas celebration in Hyderabad without plum cakes and fruitcakes? Many local patisseries and homebakers are dishing out their share of Christmas specials like a boss (and we've got a list). Throughout the week, Karachi Bakery also has a lot of sweet treats on sale like Rum Breads, Ginger Cookies and Santa Delights that you should totally order.
Timings: 10 AM to 10 PM
Midnight Christmas Mass At A Church
The midnight mass on Christmas Eve is an affair you don't want to miss! Soak in the festive fervour at the many churches in the city where the celebrations are equally fantastic, right from St Mary’s Basilica in Secunderabad to Wesley Church in Ramkote that are done up with brightly lit lights and grand decorations. So, put on your best outfit, get your squad together, and have a gala time celebrating this festival.
Timings: Starts at 10:30 PM
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Watch A Christmas Special Movie
Some of us just want to get cosy and watch a movie and call it a Christmas celebration in Hyderabad. While Netflix has us covered, check out what the Sunset Cinema Club is upto. They host weekly movie screening and the concept is all about open-air movie watching experience. From classic hits and feel good movies, you might just get to catch your favorite holiday movie where you sit on bean bags, mattresses, tents and watch movies with your friends.
Timings: 7 PM onwards
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Winter Fest At Ramoji Film City
If you want to do something fun and exciting with your family, Christmas season would be a good time to go to Ramoji Film City and experience the Winter Fest. What can you expect? Christmas carnival in Hyderabad, musical shows, DJ on wheels, food, drinks, arcade games and more. Ramoji Film City, which is themed to be the most fun place to begin with, gets decked up in everything Christmasy and cosy and it looks magical. Perfect for clicking lots of pictures and getting on the rides and going for exhibits, you can add that to their exclusive winter gala programs and have a unique experience.
Timings: 9 AM to 9 PM
