Despite the cover of the perpetual fear of the entire new Omicron variant across the world, the Guwahati city gets itself ready to embrace the Christmas celebrations.
As the ‘Feast day of Christ’ is right around the corner the preparations are in full swing as the city is blooming with lights and decorations.
The city is decked up in twinkling lights and decorations adorning its buildings and streets.
While Churches, Missionary schools, Christian religious centres are preparing themselves for the Christmas celebrations, here is the list of some of the schools in Guwahati that holds the finest Christmas celebrations:
Don Bosco School, Panbazar: Despite the desert like ambience nd not so happening scene since past two consecutive years due to the prevailing virus, the Don Bosco School located in Guwahati’s Panbazar area still remains to be one of the most visited and charismatically decorated places in the city during Christmas, its atmosphere being garnished with colours of joy and charm of flowers are grace endowed ahead the eyes.
St. Mary’s, Guwahati Club: As Christmas brings along cheer and love, the ‘all girls school’ celebrate the occasion with great enthusiasm and excitement. On this day, the authorities allow all individuals to enter the premises and enjoy the event.
Carols are presented by the teachers and gifts are distributed among the students. If you are in the city to observe Christmas then St. Mary’s is one of the destinations you must visit.
Mont Fort School: The Christmas celebration in Mont fort school is indeed a treat to watch. The students of the institution celebrate this day with utmost happiness and keen interest. Preparation of this day starts with making Christmas cards and decorations as the part of the craft work for Christmas and these are used to decorate the Christmas tree.
The hard work put up by the little students is appreciated and commendable by the entire school. Besides, the school is colourfully decorated with streamers, balloons, bells, creating an atmosphere that spreads Christmas cheer all around. in addition. A man dressed as Santa Claus distributes sweets and goodies among all the students.
Saint François De Sales School, Narengi: Christmas in Saint Francis is beautiful and vibrant every year. The aesthetic beauty that this place offers is not only pleasing to the eye but inspires devotion in the heart.
The premises are decorated with colourful lights and a big Xmas tree. Besides, they offer food to its visitors regardless of their class, creed or religion.
Saint Claret School, Borjhar: Saint Claret School, starts the festival with a grand assembly programme which fills the campus with the spirit of Christmas.
The tiny tots of nursery mesmerised the audience with their energetic Christmas dance. The Nativity skit performed by the limelight club members added splendour to the programme. The Christmas carols & the arrival of Santa takes the audience to a state of euphoria.
Little Flower Senior Secondary School: During this time of the year, the stage is beautifully decorated with objects and arts that depict a special exhibition that represents the birth of Jesus. Carol singing is a must.
The sisters, teachers and students sing Christmas carols like “Silent night, holy night” and participate in a short Christmas celebration which follows soon after. They also organise fancy dress competitions and paredes based on different themes.
Christmas has definitely to be one of the best times of the year. From the humming of Christmas carols to the grandeur midnight mass celebrations, Christmas in Guwahati is worth the experience whereas above were only a few mentioned schools. Besides, the city holds a lot more to explore.
