Reasons to Celebrate Christmas in Goa this 2022

Christmas in Goa is just another feeling altogether! We are not wrong when we say December is the best time to visit Goa! December in Goa is the most pleasant time of the year, as winter sets in and Goa is all decked up as a bride for Christmas and new year celebrations. The Goan streets are decorated with lights and Christmas decorations, and you’d hear carols on every street, and the aroma of Goan sweets in every Catholic’s home. 

Things2do recommends this December, to celebrate Christmas Eve in Goa with your friends with 5 unique Christmas activities that will make your Goan Christmas so different and unique from any part of India. 

1Midnight Mass

Midnight Mass is a very popular Christmas tradition in Goa on Christmas Eve. With almost 400 churches in Goa, people can easily attend a Midnight Mass at any of the churches on Christmas Eve in Goa. 

Nothing beats the pleasure of reciting your prayers during Christmas. You may absolutely make the most of the Christmas season at the Basilica of Bom Jesus—one of India’s oldest churches—with hymns and Carols all around.

2Delicious Goan Christmas Delicacies

A good meal is essential whether you want to enjoy the day at the beach with your friends or at the church with your loved ones. And Goan cuisine understands how to entice your taste buds! Some popular dishes in Goa during Christmas are Bebinca, Neuros, Dodol, Parad, Bolinha, Doce, Kulkul, and Bath. These dishes can be tried at the famous bakeries in Panjim, Mapusa, Candolim, and Margao. And remember A Goa Christmas celebration would be complete with the traditional fruit cake composed of wine and dried fruits.

Must Try Christmas Delicacies in Goa at St. Joseph’s Bakery, Braganza Stores, Confetaria 31 De Janeiro, Nicolau Bakery, Jackris Bakery, Dom Pedros, Mr Baker 1922.

3The Famous Christmas Dance

Goa is lit with party lovers rocking the dancefloors. What’s special during Christmas Eve in Goa is the exciting vibes, great bonhomie, sparkling decorations in and around, and the Christmas dances like  Jive, waltz or fox-trot to the local bands would compel you to sway to their tunes at Emerald Lawns, Cohiba.

4Christmas Cribs and Star Lanterns

Christmas crib is a popular attraction during celebrations in Goa. People participate in competitions and develop innovative Jesus cribs and Stars all over Goa. Christmas is an excellent opportunity to learn about one of Goa’s most important customs. Crib-making is clearly a significant aspect of Goa’s Christmas traditions. People from all around gather at this time of year and create cribs for local churches and chapels. 

So, rent a car/bike for the evening and enjoy a ride through the city enjoying Goa from the local lens for Crib hopping and witnessing the lovely Christmas decoration is bliss to the eyes.

5Sumptuous Christmas dinner

The Food in Goa is excellent but it is exceptional during Christmas. Treat yourself to a delicious Goan Christmas spread. A typical Goan spread during Christmas in Goa includes Pork Sorpotel, Sannas, Pea pulao, Beef Radulae, Tune Canapes, Wine, Assorted grilled meat, Assorted Christmas sweets and lots more for a delicious feast to enjoy! 

Don’t forget to try out these fantastic places for authentic Christmas dinner feasts to make your Christmas in Goa extra fun! 

Casa Playa’s Xmas Lunch

Indah Desa’s Christmas Meal

7 Short 1 Long Restaurant, Moira

Taj Fort Aguada’s Poolside Dinner

Taj Holiday Village Resort’s Christmas Eve Dinner

Goa as a holiday destination is absolutely amazing, and Christmas in Goa is extraordinary if you have the right ways to enjoy the land of beaches. From the beautiful churches to visit delicious meals for a christmas feast and best of music to jive too!

Hope you have a Jolly Holiday Season, 

Merry Christmas! 

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by Prapti Tar

Writer at Things2do