Delhiites celebrate Christmas braving chilly weather

People across the national capital celebrated Christmas with full fervor as thousands thronged churches and decked up cathedrals braving the winter chill Delhi tuned to a celebratory note with the yuletide spirit with people sporting Santa caps dotting the busy market places. The auspicious occasion was ushered in through midnight masses, resonance of carols and merriment with people greeting and participating in the festivities despite the chill in the weather. As bells tolled, people thronged churches and cathedrals decorated with twinkling lights for the midnight service to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. Stores stocking Xmas merchandise were inundated with shoppers as exchange of greetings and gifts, community feasts and colourful processions marked the occasion. Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal took part in the festivities by visiting the Sacred Heart Cathedral church and wishing merry Christmas to the people.