Kolkata’s Christmas Celebrations: A Celebration of Childhood Memories

• Kolkata hosts both Durga Puja and Christmas festivals, attracting visitors not just for religious reasons but also to experience the celebratory spirit.

• The city is playing Santa Claus to visitors, offering them memories of childhood and opportunities to relive those days.

• Highlights include the illuminated Bow Barracks, delicious cakes from Barua and Nahoum, and a visit to St. Paul’s Cathedral.

• The city is evolving with new patterns of illumination on Park Street, new cafes and restaurants, and a promising street music culture.

• Ananya Maitra, a senior finance professional, highlights the city’s vibrant Christmas celebrations, with lights lining bridges, roads, and pavements.

• Sreelekha Maitra, an advertising professional, agrees with Maitra’s sentiments, stating Kolkata knows how to celebrate any occasion with spirit and fervour.

• The city’s Christmas celebrations are a testament to its ability to entertain all religions, including Nahoum’s fruit cake, lights of Park Street, the Allen Park carnival, and multiple music and cultural festivals.