The winter chill is fast creeping across Northern India, also heralding the end of the year. A one last shot at ending it on a cheerful note finds full expression in the Christmas celebrations. That spirit of hope, harmony and joyous bonhomie holds no bars. People from all walks of life embrace this joyful festival which unleashes goodwill and peace on all.
In Delhi the citizenry looks forward to the promising line-up events organized by a few embassies and societies in the run up to the Big Day. The carnival air kicked off with the annual offerings of the German Embassy’s fun filled Christmas market 13th and 14th December 2025.
Bikaner House steps up with the gravitas of its Christmas Pop-Up at India Gate on 22nd December. Enjoy the exotic vibe of a host of premium brands, artisanal products and festive decor showcased in a heritage setting. Just the place to stock up on luxury gifts and enjoy a sophisticated Christmas vibe. Expect gourmet food stalls, designer collections and a curated selection of home decor items.
Sunder Nursery hosts its Sorbet Soiree Christmas Market on 19-20 December. Dastkar holds its ever popular Winter Mela from 11-22 December in the vast expanses of Chhatarpur.
The Chankaya Luxury Christmas Market, held at The Chanakya from 20–25 Dec 2025 is a hotspot for luxury gifting, premium décor and gourmet hampers. Perfect for the high-end shopper.
Champa Gali organizes mini-Christmas pop-ups.
Mall-trawling aficionados start heading for Vasant Kunj to the DLF Promenade’s Christmas Village set up from 8-28 December. Live performances, kids' workshops and lots of Insta spots are the way to go on this festive occasion.
The Select Citywalk Christmas Carnival, Saket, held from 16th December - 23rd December offers some lively Santa meet-and-greet sessions and themed photo booths for Insta-worthy moments.
CyberHub Christmas Festival held between 20–25 Dec 2025 at DLF CyberHub, Gurugram is a huge draw for young professionals and families with its live music, festive food, flea markets.
The Boho Bazaar, held on 20-21 December at JLN Stadium is a huge success with all age groups. The grand mix of 300+ curated pop-ups, featuring design-forward fashion, artisanal jewellery, handcrafted décor, slow-made wellness, home bakers’ specials and distinctive gifting pieces that capture the essence of the season, will blow you away. Christmassy food & drinks across 50+ eateries and artisanal winter bars offering gourmet hot chocolate, mulled wine, winter coffees, festive desserts, gingerbread treats, churros, pies, seasonal soups and more. Enjoy the Elf Parade and Secret Santa Exchange, beautifully styled Christmas photo booths, snowfall zones, live Santa moments, kids’ rides, carol singing.
Dilli Haat Christmas Bazaar, INA held from 16th December - 31st December offers a delightful foray into India’s awesome regional culinary and craft experiences.
The city’s top hotels are not far behind, offering an alluring range of Christmassy brunches and dinners. The Leela Ambience organizes a jazz brunch, Santa appearances and gourmet feasts on 24–25 December. ITC Maurya has come up with a Luxury Christmas brunch, themed desserts for December 25, Christmas Day.
The Imperial’s Grand Christmas Brunch is one of the great highlights of the city’s Christmas celebrations for families and friends looking for a wondrous heritage experience with joy, laughter, and timeless memories. Set upon an eight-acre verdant expanse in Lutyens Delhi the Imperial has a sumptuous array of gourmet indulgences. From the grand hall of its 1911 Restaurant, where culinary artistry unfolds in a symphony of flavours, to the Terrace, where live vintage entertainment drifts through the air, to fun filled games of bocce and croquet there are magical moments to treasure. Gardens bathe in festive hues, and ten-foot Imperial Nutcrackers stand guard beside hand-crafted gift boxes that whisper stories of tradition. Every corner of the hotel radiates warmth, inviting guests to slow down, breathe in the season, and surrender to the elegance of it all. And as this enchanting atmosphere draws you in, the journey continues with the exquisite Old-World Lunch Buffet at 1911 Restaurant featuring European Continental classics — where every bite tells the story of the season’s joy. Embodying its spirit, the buffet brings together dishes that warm the heart and excite the palate, extending the celebration.
But the Imperial doesn’t horde up its delights just for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. For twenty wondrous days, as a prelude to Christmas it hosts the Grand Dame’s Holiday Soiree Weeks, when the hotel’s corridors hum with anticipation. Gugelhupfs and pastries perfume The Atrium, signalling the days to come. Light glints on gleaming trays as confections and tea classics—echoes of Europe’s imperial courts—await sharing with guests and visitors alike. A fountain display dances with miniature nutcrackers, adding a touch of whimsy to the season.
The Grand Christmas Brunch at 1911— 25th December 2025 - INR 9500 + taxes pp; Kids’ buffet for 6-11 years- INR 2800 + taxes. Unlimited.
Prosecco/Cocktails at INR 3000 +taxes pp and Unlimited Champagne at INR 6000+ taxes pp. Timings 12:30pm-4:30pm.
Festive Afternoon Tea at The Atrium — 4th-25th December- INR 3250 + taxes pp; Kids’ buffet for 6-11 years-INR 1250+ taxes. Timings 3pm-6pm.
Old-World Lunch Buffet at 1911— 4th-24th December- INR 2350 + taxes pp; Kids’ buffet for 6-11 years-INR 1150+ taxes. Timings 12:30pm-3:30pm.
What would Christmas be without the ritual Midnight Mass on 24th December. The Sacred Heart Cathedral in Connaught Place is always abrim with worshippers attracted by the grand choir and nativity displays. North Avenue’s Cathedral Church of the Redemption is marked for its heritage ambience and traditional choir. St James Church in Kashmere Gate revives its beautiful 19th century atmospherics and ambient candlelight service.
For Dilliwallahs looking for a joyful end to 2025, Christmas offers a whole lot of fun and frolic to indulge one’s sensory longings and set us free from stress and ill will. Fairy lights and carol singing, glittering Christmas trees and tables groaning with sumptuous eats, prayers and blessings. Gifting and receiving—all come together to underpin the magic of that popular hymn “Joy to the World”.