Tis the Season to be Jolly!
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Complete, First published Dec 18, 2017
Mature
December is the month when people from all nooks, especially the northern part of the country wish to flock to warmer and sunny places like Goa. This month in Goa is called the 'season' as it calls for the highest number of tourists who come visiting for vacation, relaxation and spending their Christmas holidays! The otherwise laid back and quaint towns of Goa come alive during the Christmas celebrations with tourists rejoicing the festivities and locals in pomp and pleasure.

Predominantly Christian, Goa is home to more than 400 churches! Celebrating Christmas in this beautiful state which is impeccably lit up during this time is a must on every traveler's bucket list. Tourists can attend a Midnight Mass in the very beautiful churches to absorb in the culture, swaying to Christmas carols, have a divine connection and join in the merriment!

Post the Christmas festivities, comes the celebration of the New Year's Eve! Since Goa is synonymous to parties, one can expect a plethora of options to choose from. Thousands of tourists pour in number to its shore to bid adieu to the previous year and welcome the next. Parties in Goa are unmatched to anywhere else in the country. Clubs, restaurants and even beaches are crowded with party animals to welcome the New Year. World's finest DJ's, musicians and performers fly down here to entertain the best parties one can experience. For a unique experience, the Silent Noise Parties held on the Palolem beach give a different take. Casinos in Goa are another hotspot for gambling enthusiasts where one can enjoy New Year Eve's parties.

So, pack your bags and be ready to go! Its Goa calling for marveling the holiday season.
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