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Christmas in Mauritius can be a memorable event. Mauritius has a multi-ethnic culture. The holiday makers often visit Mauritius to enjoy the Christmas in Mauritius. People of different religion inhabit the beautiful island of Mauritius. The pristine blue sea and the sandy beaches make the island an idyllic location. There are Indian Muslims, Indian Hindus, Creoles and indigenous African population in Mauritius. Several festivals and religious occasions are celebrated in Mauritius.
Celebrating Christmas in Mauritius can be a unique experience. Christmas is marked to celebrate the occasion of Jesus. Though Christmas is a Christian holiday, exchanging gifts among different religion of people is also a part in this holy ceremony. Mauritius consists of large number of Christian community. Christmas Celebration in Mauritius is on of Festivals of Mauritius. Most Christians in Mauritius are Catholics. On Christmas the drawing rooms of every Christian resident of Mauritius is decorated with gifts and Christmas trees. Children are always excited about the myth of Santa Claus and his secret gifts. People dressed as Santa Claus with red caps and beards appear in shopping arcades.
All these set the note of the festive season. There is celebration all around. Another Christian occasion known as Easter is also celebrated in Mauritius. You will see chocolate eggs which are sold during this time. The popular dishes while celebrating the Christmas of Mauritius are local cuisines, French delicacies like cold meats, fish terrine and salads. Salads include cabbage, grapes, pineapple, carrots and bacon. You can also try the fruit salads that include banana, mango and litchi.
Christmas in Mauritius is celebrated all over the island irrespective of religion. There is fervor among the young children about the celebration. All seem to be in the festive mood. Believers of Christianity maintain the rituals of Easter Monday. They also begin their lent. Christians in Mauritius also enjoy traditional picnic. Local and tourists visit the churches. City hall of Curepipe is beautifully decorated by Christmas trees. Christmas tress is often made up with filao. Several short programs are arranged in the City hall.
Various aspects of Mauritius Tourism include the festivals and events of Mauritius.
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