Delhi gears up for festive Christmas

Delhi is brimming with festive cheer, offering a delightful mix of Christmas celebrations that cater to all ages. Whether you’re looking for a cozy family gathering, a fun carnival, or a snowy café experience, the National Capital has something magical in store for every holiday enthusiast.

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Festive cafes, sweet delights

For those who love the charm of Christmas decorations and themed cafes, Delhi’s café culture is taking the festive season to new heights. In Saket, Café Bella Vie in Champa Gali offers a Greece-themed ambience with falling snowflakes, personalised hot chocolates, and a chance to meet Santa himself. Over in Anand Vihar, Eis and Bites Café offers an equally festive experience, complete with snowfall and Christmas special cheesecakes.

Not far behind, Majnu Ka Tilla, or Mini Tibet, offers a cozy winter vibe at Wongden Café, where Christmas-themed cakes and snowy decor add to the festive spirit. For those in South West Delhi, Vasant Kunj’s Cray Café provides a snowy experience and vibrant holiday decorations. Connaught Place also gets in on the action with Xero Degreee Café, where you can indulge in the snowy atmosphere and holiday treats.

Carnivals: Fun meets tradition

This year, Delhi’s carnival scene promises to be bigger and better than ever. The Hyatt Regency Delhi is hosting one of the most extravagant events of the season with a Christmas Carnival that promises interactive activities like tree lighting, Santa’s Grotto, MasterChef challenges, and sing-along carols.

For a more traditional touch, the Indo-German Chamber of Commerce brings the famous German Christmas Market at Malcha Road, where visitors can enjoy Christmas trinkets, plum cakes, and even create gingerbread houses with family and friends.

Le Meridien is also set to host Santa’s Pal, a fun-filled event for families, featuring magic shows, face painting, hoopla games, and balloon shooting from 9 am to 8 pm on December 24.

Christmas Eve Dining

For those looking to dine out, Delhi’s restaurants are rolling out special Christmas eve and Christmas Day feasts. Cabo Deli in Cariappa Marg offers a Christmas brunch with a wide array of dim sums, baos, sushi, wines, and beers, priced from Rs 1,499 to Rs 2,599. Meanwhile, Harajuku Tokyo Café offers a festive Christmas brunch across its NCR locations, with prices starting at Rs 2,895 for adults and Rs 1,495 for children.

The Park at Parliament Street invites guests to enjoy a Christmas Eve dinner under the stars at Aqua, its poolside restaurant. For Rs 2,500 plus taxes, guests can enjoy a curated set menu with a glass of mulled wine. Alternatively, the hotel’s Mist restaurant offers a lavish Christmas Eve buffet with special holiday delicacies, priced from Rs 2,500 to Rs 3,500, depending on whether guests choose to include alcohol.

The Best Christmas Cakes

For those opting for a quieter Christmas celebration at home, Delhi’s bakeries are offering an array of decadent festive treats. Miam in Lado Sarai is known for its Christmas wreath cakes, yule logs, and heavenly desserts, while L’Opera provides a luxurious selection of pastries and cakes with a Parisian twist. Theos, a premium bakery chain with multiple locations, is famous for its plum cakes and macarons. Whipped, located in Greater Kailash, also offers a variety of indulgent treats like rum cakes, tiramisu cakes, and shakes. Elma’s Bakery, with outlets in Hauz Khas and Lodhi Colony, offers an irresistible selection of Christmas cakes, including apple crumble cheesecakes and plum cakes infused with spice and rum.