The rich tapestry of India's cultural diversity is showcased through the vibrant Christmas decorations embellishing homes, streets, and churches across the nation. (AP photo) ...

For the governing body member of the All-India Anglo-Indian Association, Christmas embodies the spirit of family and inclusivity. “Anyone and everyone is welcome to join us,” he says.

While its temples and monuments have always drawn admiration from near and far, numerous churches in South India also testify to the region's tapestry of cultural richness.

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In addition to Christmas festivities at home, he and his wife, Rica, 59, who works in financial services, attend a Christmas Eve party in Woodbury every year with about 30 Indian families, he says.