How to send Christmas Gifts Online to India

Christmas Gifts Online to Maharashtra & other parts of India

1. Indian Gifts Portal

Website: http://christmas-gifts.indiangiftsportal.com/

* Christmas Hampers

* Christmas Toys

* Christmas Cakes

* Christmas Cookies

* Christmas Chocolates

* Christmas Flowers

* Christmas Jewellery

Contact Information

Indian Gifts Portal
4B Gokhale Marg,
Lucknow - 226001
Uttar Pradesh, India
Ph: +(91)-(522)- 4106443 (India)
Available Between 10:30 AM IST to 7:30 PM IST
(Monday to Saturday)
E-mail: orders@indiangiftsportal.com

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2. Orchids ‘n Roses

Website:  http://www.orchidsnroses.com/christmas.htm

* Christmas Soft Toys

* Christmas Tree, Bells, Candles

* Christmas Cakes

* Christmas Sweets

* Christmas Wine Hampers

* Christmas Chocolates in unusual shapes

Contact Information

Email / Chat:

apexflorist@gmail.com

apexflorist@yahoo.com

apexflorist@hotmail.com

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3. Gift with Love

 Website: http://www.giftwithlove.com/christmas_index.htm

* Christmas Handicrafts, such as framed photographs of Jesus Christ, pen stands with image of Jesus Christ, a cross with diamonds, etc.

* Christmas Trees and Candles

* Christmas Combos, such as Santa toy and plum cake, 1ft. tree with Santa, cake and Xmas bell, etc.

Contact Information

Email: gwlorder@yahoo.com.

For Enquiries and Order Status Call (or SMS) at: + 91 962 0877 748

Important Note: I am not personally endorsing any of the sites mentioned, their gifts' quality or policies. Please check carefully all policies (especially of payment) of online Christmas gifts websites before placing your orders.

Send free Marathi Merry Christmas and New Year Greetings Cards

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Check out the links below to send Merry Christmas cards in Marathi and to send New Year cards in Marathi

Free Marathi Christmas E-Cards

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The Christmas Alphabet Words Lyrics

Best Merry Christmas SMS Greetings and Wishes

MERRY CHRISTMAS

 TO YOU and YOURS

Thinking with pleasure

Of things that you do (like reading my blog!),

Sending best wishes

Just for you,

And hoping a Christmas

Too nice to forget

Will be followed right up

By your BEST New Year yet.

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 The happy thoughts and memories

That Christmas brings to mind,

Help to make this greeting

The very special kind

It is filled to overflowing

With the warmest of wishes too,

All of them intended

Especially for you!

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The tree is all trimmed

And the streamers are hung,

The candles are glowing

And carols are sung,

There's feasting and laughter

And warmth and good cheer

And everyone’s happy

For Christmas is here!

Have a perfect Christmas!

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He was born in an obscure village,

The child of a peasant woman.

He worked in a carpenter’s shop

And was an itinirent preacher.

He never wrote a book.

He never held an office.

He did none of these things one usually associates with greatness.

20 centuries have come and gone,

And today He is the central figure of the human race.

All the armies that ever marched,

All the navies that ever sailed,

All the Kings that ever reigned, put together,

Have not affected the life of man on this earth as much as that

One Solitary Life.

May the love of our Saviour be with you at Christmas and always.

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May all the joy and the beauty

Of that still, Holy Night

Be with you at Christmastimes

And make the whole year bright.

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With joy and adoration

We celebrate the birth

Of the tiny little Savior

Who came to live on earth;

And as you sing His praises

May He be near to bless

Your Christmas and your New Year

With joy and happiness.

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Christmas lets us see again

The Star that lit the earth

When angels sang their song of joy

Proclaiming Jesus’ birth;

For now, as then, the Star is Hope –

A promise from Above,

And Christmas lets us see again

The brightness of God’s love

- B.J. Hoff

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A special touch of Christmas

On a Christmas card,

A special thought at Christmas

Sent with warm regard

Merry Christmas!

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A very Merry Christmas

Is my wish for you –

Filled with joy and laughter

And a Happy New Year too!

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Wishing you a Christmas

That is very bright and glad –

In fact, the very happiest time

That you have ever had

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When the sound of Christmas bells

Begins to fill the winter air,

When the spirit of the season

Spreads its magic everywhere,

It’s time to send a greeting

Meant especially to say

Here’s hoping someone special

Has a Merry Christmas Day!

Coming on the Christmas

As clear as Christmas chimes

Are special wishes for you there

Merry…happy times

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When the sound of Christmas bells

Begins to fill the winter air,

When the spirit of the season

Spreads its magic everywhere,

It’s time to send a greeting

Meant especially to say

Here’s hoping someone special

Has a Merry Christmas Day!

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Here’s hoping your Christmas 

Turns out to be a truly enjoyable one…

With lots of Surprises in all shapes and sizes ~

A whole lot of festive fun!

Christmas is a festive time and nothing can compare,

To the special cheer that fills the home for everyone to share…

So may your home be filled with joy

When Christmastime is here,

And may very special happiness be yours

Throughout the coming Year.

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May you enjoy the pleasures

Only Christmastime can bring –

 Special joy and happiness,

The best of everything –

 And may the New Year bring to you,

In the warmest kind of way,

Memories to treasure

Of a Happy Christmas Day.

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This brings a simple wish today

That you have often heard,

But never have more warmth and cheer

Been sent with every word – Merry Christmas!

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Hope – that shines bright as the first Christmas star

Faith – that led Wise Men to travel afar

Peace – and contentment the first shepherds knew

His Love – to guide you a bright New Year through

These are the wishes being sent your way

Not only at Christmas but for every day!

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Let’s light a candle with all of our warmth,

Our friendship and love and good will,

So that even when Christmas is over,

Its meaning will be shining still.

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Warm wishes, like candles,

All shining and new,

To bring a bright Christmas

And a new year to you! 

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Christmas Tree Decorations and Christmas Party Decorations

Brighten up your Christmas tree and enliven the ambiance of your Christmas party with some snazzy Christmas decorations!

Where to buy Christmas Tree decorations and Christmas Party Decorations in Mumbai
Click here for Christmas Decorations Shops in Mumbai

Where to buy a Christmas tree in Mumbai

The price of Christmas trees in Mumbai ranges from less than Rs.20/- to over Rs.6,000/-. You can get Christmas trees in Mumbai of varying heights, with or without Christmas tree decorations.

Here's a list of some shops which sell Christmas trees in Mumbai:
1. Carnations Mumbai: Shop No 5 Marvel Appartment, Malad (West), Mumbai.

Ph: 022 - 28832731

2. Crystal Corporation Mumbai: 151/155, Sarang Street, 297, Masjid Bunder, opp. Crawford market, Mumbai-400003

Ph: 022 - 23400316

3. Ferns n Petals Mumbai: 1 & 2 Sarkar Plaza,, 57 Hill Road, Bandra (West),, Mumbai 

Ph: 022 - 67022440

4. Green Gallery Mumbai: 174, Hira Bldg., 2nd Floor, Office no. 9, L.T. Road, Opp.  Crawford Market, Mumbai - 400 002.

Ph: 022 - 2209 5694

Website: http://www.greengallery.co.in/

5. Himson Product Mumbai: Krishna Kunj, S.V.Road, opp metro shoes, near Malad shopping centre, Malad (W),
Mumbai - 400064.

Ph: 022 - 28883074

6. Something Special Mumbai:  63, Opposite St Joseph Convent High School, Bandra West, Hill Road, Mumbai - 400050.

Ph: 022 - 26422526

7. Cheap Jack Mumbai: 63, Hill Road, 1st Floor, Opp. St.Joseph Convent School, Bandra West, Mumbai - 400050
Ph: 022 - 26409367 

8. Eternia Store Mumbai: 63/A, Premsons House, Bhulabhai Desai Rd, Haji Ali, Mumbai - 26. 

Ph: 022 - 23636600 

9. Naman Creations Mumbai: 53, Moksh Plaza, Near Station, S V Road, Borivili West, Mumbai - 400092 

Ph: 022-67305960

10. Asiatic Departmental Store Mumbai: Veer Nariman Rd, Churchgate, Mumbai - 400020
Ph: 022 - 40731800

11. Saturn Decoration Mumbai: 376/C, Shop No.9, Ranade Road, Dadar (W), Mumbai - 400028.
Ph: 022- 24334213

12. Saj Sringar Mumbai: Shop No.2, Dhuruwadi, Ranade Road, Dadar (W), Mumbai - 400028.
Ph: 9969033243

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Christmas Manger Features

The Christmas manger is a beautiful aspect of the celebration of the birth of Jesus, depicting what is known as a Christmas Nativity scene.

Nativity Scene

What is traditionally to be put in a Christmas Manger and Christmas Nativity Scene
* Baby Jesus
* Mary
* Joseph
* Ox
* Ass

Note: While the Christmas manger is set up a few days before Christmas, the figure of baby Jesus is placed in it only at midnight of December 24th. The ox and the ass are the animals which kept baby Jesus warm against the winter cold with their breadth and hence are an important part of the Christmas manger.

Mary and Joseph look fondly at baby Jesus while the ox and the ass keep the baby warm

In addition, some people put shepherds and angels surrounding baby Jesus, Mary and Joseph.

The figures of the three wise men are put in the Christmas manger only on January 5th or January 6th, since they did not locate baby Jesus immediately but followed the star for many days till they reached the manger.

What is Christmas

When Christmas comes, all we are concerned with is partying!

Here’s a story related by a Church pastor to remind us what is the true meaning of Christmas:

Little Peter got up on Christmas morning and excitedly rushed to the Christmas tree. He was delighted to see the many gaily wrapped boxes of various shapes and sizes beneath the tree kept there for him and his siblings. His parents watched with a smile as he started to lift each box, but got puzzled when he did not open any of the gifts kept for him. The puzzlement turned to concern when Peter pushed aside all the gifts and burst into tears. They asked him what was wrong, whether there was something he was looking for, and he said “I cannot find the gift for baby Jesus. Where is the gift in the name of baby Jesus?” 

- That, my friends, is the significance of Christmas: it is to celebrate the birth of Jesus.

Christmas Features Traditions Folklore Stories

Christmas Tree Story 

The Christmas tree is said to have made its debut in Germany, when decorative lights and ornaments were placed on fir trees. Before today’s contemporary decorations, though, a Christmas tree was embellished not with artificial trinkets but with candles, flowers and intricately carved fruits and vegetables in various countries.

Christmas in Greece: In Greece, the trend of lighting up boats has taken over the traditional lighting of Christmas trees. In many Greek homes you may see a lit-up boat model, with the bow facing the inside.

Find out more about the Christmas Pickle

Story of Santa Claus

That cheery rotund jolly fellow who leaves gifts beneath the Christmas tree is said to have popped up on the roof during the 4^th Century. A bishop named Saint Nicholas did not want the poor to know he was helping them, so he would perch on the roof and just throw down little bags of coins through the chimney. As legend goes, the coins dropped directly into stockings kept to dry at the fireside. That is why, to this day, stockings are kept strategically placed near fireplaces.

How Christmas Gifts-giving started

As for the Christmas gifts, you can thank the Romans for starting it! The officials had to present gifts to the Emperor during the festive season of Christmas. Flowers and olive wreaths gave way to cupcakes, small trinkets, and, over time, to the lavish gifts which are happily given to all and sundry.

Code words in Christmas Carol 12 Days of Christmas 

It is said that the birds, maids, lords, drummers and objects in the 12 Days of Christmas are actually referring to various aspects of the Christian religion.

* 1 partridge in a pear tree

* 2 turtle doves

* 3 French hens

* 4 calling birds

* 5 golden rings

* 6 geese a-laying

* 7 swans a-swimming

* 8 maids a-milking

* 9 ladies dancing

* 10 lords a-leaping

* 11 pipers piping

* 12 drummers drumming

 Know the code words hidden in the above carol

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Christmas Midnight Mass in Mumbai

Midnight Mass is an annual program hosted by churches across the world. In Mumbai, due to the official law in recent years that no loudspeakers should be on late night, the Midnight Mass is begun at around 8.30p.m. and generally winds up an hour before midnight.

Where is Midnight Mass held in Mumbai?
The main place where thousands of people (and not just Christians) flock to attend the Midnight Mass in Mumbai is the Don Bosco School grounds. In fact, there are many people who will go out of their way and travel long distances just to attend the Don Bosco Midnight Mass. Their choir-singing is legendary and the Christmas is ushered in with a great lively ambience.

Don Bosco Midnight Mass Venue
Matunga East, Mumbai (Ph: 022 24145233)

Addresses and Phone Numbers of Churches and Parishes in Mumbai:
Archdiocese of Mumbai

Christmas Origami Patterns and Designs

Paper-folded designs are a fascinating sight, more so when used as decorations for a festive occasion. With Christmas just a few days away, it's time to decorate the Christmas tree - in fact, you can even make a Christmas tree with paper! That's right. You can learn how to make Origami Christmas trees, Origami Christmas tree decorations, Origami candy sticks, Origami Christmas stars....an endless number of lovely origami designs, including a Santa Claus from an Origami design!

The above designs appeared in a supplement of the Better Interiors magazine. If you would like to learn origami designs or would like to join a group of origami fans, Join Origami Mitra

There are many good websites where you can learn online origami designs.
Click on the links below:

1. Origami Christmas Designs
(The two images below are from this site)

2. Origami Instructions

Christmas Poems

Now thrice welcome Christmas

Which brings us good cheer,

Minced pies and plum porridge,

Good ale and strong beer;

With pig, goose and capon,

The best that may be,

So well doth the weather

And our stomachs agree.

With holly and ivy,

So green and so gay,

We deck up our houses

As fresh as the day;

With bay and rosemary

And laurel complete;

And everyone now

 Is a king in conceit.

- anonymous, 17^th century

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Christmas catchword

If santa needs a slogan,

I know the one most suited,

Not "Deck the halls" or

"Ho, ho, ho!" but

"Batteries not included!"

-         Sally Palmer

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Light plight

Some are large and red and green,

Some small and crystal clear,

Some flash and others twinkle,

Styles change from year to year.

But when it comes to tree lights,

Old-fashioned or newfangled,

My favourite lights will always be

The ones that are untangled!

-    Jill H.Walker

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Card tricks

My Christmas cards upon the mantel

Call dominoes to mind:

Those I’m placing in the foreground

Knock down the ones behind!

-   Rosemarie Williamson

How to make Quick and Easy Christmas Foods at home

The month of December means it is time for Christmas – and some yummy Christmas foods! Here are quick and easy simple Christmas Recipes to make at home:

Easy Cinnamon Rolls

1. Cinnamon rolls

Ingredients

1 loaf - frozen bread dough , thawed

2/3^rd cups - brown sugar

4 tablespoons melted butter

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/3^rd cup heavy cream

2/3^rd  cup powdered sugar(sifted)

1 tablespoon milk

½ teaspoon vanilla extract

½ cup chopped walnut or pecans

How to Make

1. The dough has to be rolled into a rectangle shape. Then brush it with the melted butter.

2. Mix cinnamon, chopped nuts and sugar in a bowl and add the dough over it.

3. Roll the dough into the shape of a log. Seal the edges of the log with a little water.

4. Cut the rolled-up log into slices.

5. Take a cake pan, lightly butter it, and place the slices on it. Keep aside for about 1 ½ hours at room temperature, so that the dough rises to double its size.

6. Pour the heavy cream over the rolls and bake at 350F (180C) for about 25-30mins.

7. Mix the powdered sugar, vanilla extract and the milk and drizzle over the rolls during the final 5 minutes of baking.

Recipe Courtesy: http://www.christmasiscoming.co.uk/Easy_Cinnamon_Rolls.html

2. Crisp Cookies

Ingredients

½ cup sugar

½ cup brown sugar

1 cup shortening

1 egg

1tsp. vanilla

2 cups flour

½ tsp. salt

½ tsp. baking soda

1 tsp. cream of tartar

Water for dipping

How to Make

1. Mix the cream shortening, both the sugars, vanilla and egg in a bowl.

2. Add all the dry ingredients and roll into small balls.

3. Dip the tops first in water, then in sugar.

4. Place in baking pan, with sugar side up. Slightly dent the top of each with a finger.

5. Bake at 350 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes or until edges are golden brown.

6. Keep aside for a while on a cooling rack until cool.

7. If not eating right away, store in an air tight container.

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3. Apple Bread

Ingredients

1/2 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
2 cups sugar
3 cups flour
1 cup chopped walnuts
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 cups of apples (cut coarsely) or applesauce  

How to Make

1. First mix eggs, sugar and vegetable oil in a bowl.

2. Add remaining ingredients and mix.

3. Slightly grease and flour 2 small loaf pans.

4. Pour the prepared mixture into the pans.

5. Bake at 350 degrees for about 90 minutes.

Bread Recipes for Christmas