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To foster the holiday cheer, Non-Christian Mumbaikars share their new and old traditions around the Xmas merriment. From putting up the star and crib to gracing homes with a nativity set, locals mark the birth of Jesus with festive décor. In another special, we explore the rich history of Mumbai's choir groups and how they are gearing up for Christmas performances.

For wine and dine, expert chefs share celebratory recipes to bake cakes and traditional savoury desserts. Along with cake-mixing, mixologists reveal their discoveries of experiments to whip up festive cocktails. Mumbai's Catholic community indulges in customary winemaking and shares insights on colours and flavours.

As the year end approaches, it presents an opportunity to look inwards and reflect upon what defined the year that was. Experts share the dominant home décor and interior design trends for 2022. ‘Smart furniture' emerged as the highlight amongst other interesting picks.

Here is the complete list:

Wine and dine: How these Mumbaikars started making their own wine for Christmas

With Christmas just around the corner, many Mumbaikars are busy making their own cakes and sweets but there are others who are also making their own wine. While some of them like to age their wines over the months, there are others who prefer making mulled wine for the festive season too

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Christmas 2022: How these non-Christian Mumbaikars are celebrating the festival

With activities like cake-mixing, arranging nativity set, wine-mulling to singing carols, Mumbaikars have built their own traditions and customs to rejoice Christmas

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Perfect note: Mumbai's choirs bring in the season with music, carols and performances

Shortage of members, lack of instrumentalists, and running around for costumes - Mumbai's choirs have faced many challenges this year ahead of the festive season. As Christmas day approaches, they tell us how they juggle work and personal lives to come together for one thing they love the most - music

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Top interior design and home decor trends that defined 2022

2022 was all about finding one's personal expression and ensuring that the spaces are a true reflection of its inhabitants

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Christmas 2022: Whip up these 5 cocktails to get in the festive spirit

From eggnog to chocolate martini, mixologists share easy-to-make cocktail recipes just in time for the festive season

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Christmas 2022: Mumbaikars bring in festivities with comfort food, music and family

Mumbaikars get ready to celebrate Christmas this weekend, after weeks of preparations including making sweets, setting up the tree and crib to welcome Jesus into their homes. They will bring it in with some good food and exchange gifts with family and friends after attending Midnight Mass

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