21 Magical Things You Must Do In Delhi With Your Loved Ones To Have Yourself A Holly Jolly Christmas

Hola y'all! If you're still not excited about Christmas, what are you, the Grinch?! Especially when our dear Delhi offers so many things to do around Christmas. Yes, it's already time to soak in the Christmas vibes from all around, decorate your house, and drink hot chocolate. Today, we've compiled a list of all the things every Delhi wala MUST do around Christmas, so scroll down to see how many you still need to cross out!

Greeting you in Mariah Carey’s voice, “It’s Tiiimeee’! If you're still not excited about Christmas, what are you, the Grinch?! Especially when our dear Delhi offers so many things to do around Christmas. Yes, it's already time to soak in the Christmas vibes from all around, decorate your house, and drink hot chocolate. Today, we've compiled a list of 22 things to do during the Christmas season so scroll down to see how many you still need to cross out!

1. Experience The Christmas Spirit In Entireity At YWCA! 

Mark your calendars for the Holly Jolly Christmas Carnival at YWCA on December 21st, 2024! With carol singing, fun-filled games, and festive shopping, this event is the perfect way to kick off the season of cheer. You’ll also shop & support local artisans and small businesses, all while soaking up the holiday spirit. It’s a celebration you won’t want to miss!

When | 21st December 
Where | Sansad Marg, 10, Jantar Mantar Road, Connaught Place, New Delhi
Timings | 10:30 AM Onwards
Skim Through Their Insta Feed | https://www.instagram.com/ywcaindia/

2. Feel The Musical Magic At The Candlelight Concert Christmas Edition

Experience Christmas magic like never before at the Candlelight Concert: Christmas Soundtracks at Le Méridien New Delhi. Immerse yourself in live performances of your favourite Christmas carols, all around the soft glow of the candlelights. This multi-sensory experience is the perfect way to get into the festive spirit and enjoy the season’s best tunes.

When | 24th December 
Where | Le Meridien Hotel Windsor Pl, Connaught Place, New Delhi
Timings | 6 PM Onwards 
Skim Through Their Insta Feed | https://www.instagram.com/candlelight.concerts/

Book Your Tickets Here | https://liveyourcity.com/m/258417

3. Donate Old Clothes, Blankets etc at Karuna Trust Charity 

Spread the holiday warmth this Christmas by donating old clothes, blankets, or funds to the Karuna Trust. They’re raising funds to provide blankets and sweaters for 300 street and slum children in Delhi who need warmth this winter. A donation of 50K will help make this Christmas brighter for them. Let’s all come together and share the Christmas spirit!

Where | Bharat Vihar, Dwarka Sector 14, Delhi
Call Them | +91 7042 217 638 & +91 8368 635 640
Skim Through Their Insta Feed | https://www.instagram.com/karunatrustcharity/

Check Out Their Website | https://www.karunatrustcharity.org/about-us

4. Experience Snow In Delhi NCR At Fiaba 

Delhi’s prettiest pink café, Fiaba, has turned into a dreamy snowy paradise! With delicate snowflakes falling around, cosy vibes, and Insta-worthy corners, it’s the perfect spot to sip on hot cocoa and soak in the magic of winter. Don’t miss this enchanting experience because it’s snowing, and you definitely want to be part of it.

Where | Fiaba - BLK - 02, opposite Express Zenith, Sector 116, Noida
Timings | 10:30 AM - 11:30 PM
Call Them | +91 9818 458 557
Skim Through Their Insta Feed | https://www.instagram.com/fiabacafe/

5. Buy Christmas Gift Hampers from Phool 

Looking for the perfect Secret Santa gift or a Christmas treat that brings back cozy winter vibes? Phool’s Winter Cheer Gift Box is filled with thoughtful, festive items like Berry Blast Waffles, Christmas-themed fridge magnets, soothing incense sticks, and a celestial calendar for the new year. This box is ideal for spreading holiday cheer to your loved ones or treating yourself!

Skim Through Their Insta Feed | https://www.instagram.com/phool.co/

Buy Here | https://phool.co/products/phool-winter-cheer-gift-box-2024?

6. Find Your Perfect Festive Look at Jalsa The Winter Edit!

Get ready for the ultimate Christmas shopping spree at Jalsa The Winter Edit! From ethnic wear and cozy sweaters to stunning jewellery and stylish footwear, this pop-up has it all. Perfect for scoring that one-of-a-kind festive outfit or picking up a thoughtful gift, Jalsa brings together the best of winter fashion under one roof. Don't miss out!

When | 11th December
Where | The Claridges, Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Rd, Tees January Road Area, Motilal Nehru Marg Area, New Delhi
Timings | 11 AM Onwards 
Skim Through Their Insta Feed | https://www.instagram.com/jalsaexhibition/

7. Embark On A Snowy Adventure With Your Besties

Living in Delhi but craving the snowy christmas you’ve grown up watching in films? Fret not, Dilliwalas are known for their jugaad. Snow World in Noida is here to fulfill all your snow dreams, from skiing, making snowmans to skating, it’s got it all! Some masti in the snow is the perfect way to begin the Christmas season!

Where | Snow World -  L05, Dlf Mall Of India, Sector 18, Noida
Skim Through Their Insta Feed | https://www.instagram.com/snowworlddelhi/

8. Soak In The Christmas Decor At Delhi NCR Malls

Nexus Select Citywalk, Ambience Mall (Vasant Kunj & Gurgaon) & Cyberhub’s massive Christmas trees are a true sight to behold! Don’t miss the festive vibes at DLF Mall of India and Pacific Malls in Dwarka & Tagore Garden—perfect for getting your feed Christmas-ready. For a luxe holiday vibe, The Chanakya and DLF Emporio bring unmatched elegance. 

Where | Select Citywalk & DLF Avenue - Saket District Centre

9. Visit The Sacred Heart Cathedral Church, CP

Don't forget to fill up your heart with some holy blessings and visit the Sacred Heart Cathedral Church in Connaught Place. This famous church is decorated with the most beautiful and dazzling Christmas decorations and we can't wait to visit to indulge in some heart-warming carolling and Christmas plays.

Where | Sacred Heart Cathedral - 1, Gol Dak Khana Roundabout, Ashok Place, Sector 4, Gole Market
Check Out Their FB Page | https://www.facebook.com/shcdca/

10. Sip On Hot Chocolate From Hashery

Christmas is incomplete without hot chocolate & Hashery in Connough Place should be your next stop. This beautiful cafe will give you what warm fuzzy feeling that’s perfect for this season. You can visit with your squad, though there might be a bit of a wait, but we assure you that it’ll be worth it.

Where |  Hashery - B-12/1, Middle Cir, Block B, Connaught Place, New Delhi
Timings | 11:30 AM - 9:15 PM 
Skim Through Their Insta Feed | https://www.instagram.com/hashery_cp/

11. Shop For Christmas Decorations From Itsy Bitsy

Itsy Bitsy is a one-stop shop for all the creative artists and dreamers, and with their products handmade by women in rural India, it's the only place we’re shopping for Christmas decor at. They have an eye-catching range of glitter baubles, wreaths, stockings, and everything else that’ll make our house Christmas ready!

Where | Itsy Bitsy - Pitampura, Dwarka, Lajpat Nagar & Other Outlets
Here’s Their Website | https://itsybitsy.in/

Check Out Their FB Page | https://www.facebook.com/itsybitsyindia

12. Have A Romantic Candlelight Dinner With Bae At Music & Mountains

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Since Christmas is a time to spend some quality time with our loved ones, obviously you’d wanna spend it with your bae too and there’s nothing better than a candlelight dinner to soak in the joyful mood. Music & Mountains is a super romantic restaurant that screams a Christmas-sy feel, so that’s where you should go for some quality time with boo!

Where | Music & Mountains - Hillside Cafe - M-23, M Block Market, GK I
Timings | 12:30 - 12 AM
Check Out Their FB Page | https://www.facebook.com/MusicandMountains

13. Head To 32nd Avenue For Some Festive Feels

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Our favourite 32nd Avenue always has a lively & bustling atmosphere but they’re celebrating Christmas in an especially grand way. With pop-ups of some made in India with love brands, lights, music, food, and so much more, 32nd Avenue is the hip destination that you need to check out soon!

Where | 32nd Avenue (Milestone) - NH-8, NH 48, Sector 15 Part 2, Sector 15, Gurugram
Check Out Their FB Page | https://www.facebook.com/32ndAvenue/

14. Watch Christmas Movies Under The Starry Night Sky At Sunset Cinema Club

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Sunset Cinema Club is organising multiple open-air movie screenings throughout NCR and from Home Alone to Harry Potter, you can watch your all-time favourite Christmas movies under the starry night sky with your cousins, fam jam or even bae and have a grand time!

Where | Sunset Cinema Club - Multiple Locations
Here’s The Schedule | https://sunsetcinemaclub.in/delhi-ncr/events

15. Have A Family Brunch At Capital Kitchen - Taj Palace

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Capital Kitchen at The Taj Palace New Delhi is all set to wow us with their spectacular brunch buffet on Christmas. With innumerable delights from around the world, idyllic views of the outdoors and live music, this brunch buffet with your fam is surely gonna be an unforgettable one! 

Where | Capital Kitchen - Taj Palace New Delhi, Sardar Patel Marg, Diplomatic Enclave
Price | Rs 5,500 Onwards
Here’s Their Website For More Info | https://www.tajhotels.com/en-in/taj/taj-palace-new-delhi/

16. Guzzle Down Mulled Wine From Olly Or Perch

Our chilled Christmas evening would be incomplete without a glass of warm & spiced festive glass of mulled wine and obviously, our top choices to have wine in the city are Olly and/or Perch! While Olly is a classy outdoor cafe, Perch is a cosy and intimate indoor one, so what’s you pick?

Where | Perch - Khan Market & Vasant Vihar
              Olly - DLF Cyber Hub Gurgaon

17. Embrace All Things Christmas At Cafe Wink

Wink Cafe is lit up like 10 times more than its usual charm during Christmas SZN, which is why we cannot miss it. It’s the most wonderful time of the year and Cafe Wink just proves it with its Christmas tree, baubles, wreaths, and 100 other decorations!

Where | Cafe Wink - G-1, Plot 9, Sikka Galaxy, Shreshtha Vihar, Anand Vihar
Timings | 8:30 AM - 11 PM
Check Out Their FB Page | https://www.facebook.com/winkme

18. Go For Christmas Tree Shopping At Kriti Creations

Until we prep our house for Santa’s visit complete with a Christmas tree, the Christmas spirit remains incomplete. And where else do we go other than Kriti Creations for a giant and beautiful Christmas tree?

Where | Kriti Creations -  B-63, Khan Market, Rabindra Nagar
Here’s Their Website | http://www.kriticreations.com/

19. Visit Diggin Cafe For A Special Day Out With Your Besties

If you wanna have a jolly Christmas feast with your BFFs, Diggin is surely where you should head to. Diggin looks literally eye-popping dressed up in Christmas decorations and as always the food shall be mouth-watering! So make plans soon.

Where | Diggin - CP, Chanakyapuri & Anand Lok
Check Out Their FB Page | https://www.facebook.com/diggincafe

20. Stay In This Unique Farmhouse & Have A Bonfire + Barbeque Night With Fam

A perfect opportunity to escape and yet not escape the city, you can spend Christmas weekend at Chinar Haveli in Delhi. This lush green heaven hidden from the rest of the busy city is ideal for some comforting time with the fam and not to mention, y’all can include in a Christmas special barbeque + bonfire + music here too! 

Book Your Stay On Airbnb Here | https://www.airbnb.co.in/rooms/52166198

21. Visit Elma’s Bakery For Christmas Special Desserts

Christmas is incomplete with gooey and chocolaty cakes and there are no Christmas cakes more satisfying than those from Elma’s Bakery. Their cakes are literally a slice of heaven itself so in the spirit of ending on a sweet note, don’t forget to relish their Plum Cake (obviously), Moist Chocolate Cake, Berry Fudge Cake & more.

Where | Elma’s Bakery & Kitchen - Hauz Khas Village & Meherchand Market Lodhi Colony
Timings | 10 AM - 9:30 PM
Check Out Their FB Page | https://www.facebook.com/Elmasbakery

22.  Spend A Romantic Dinner With Bae At The Big Tree Cafe 

Make your Christmas merrier and extra special with your boo at the one of the best romantic cafes of Gurgaon! Yes, we are talking about The Big Tree Cafe! Immerse yourself in festive spirits with their aesthetic ambience and savour delicacies like Carbonara pasta, Kandhari Mutton Shank and Pink Pepper Mushroom Stew and so much more! So, make this Christmas a memorable one with your significant other!

Where | Dayal Farms, Opposite Paras Quatrier, Gwal Pahari, Gurgaon
Timings | 1 PM - 1 AM 
Skim Through Their Insta Feed | https://www.instagram.com/bigtreecafegurgaon/

Well, here’s your Christmas bucket list, from where are you starting?