IMAGE: The board outside St Michael's Church at Mahim in north central Mumbai often has messages that bring a smile to the faces of drivers and passengers hurrying in thick traffic outside the church which draws worshippers from all faiths to its novena every Wednesday. Photograph: ANI Photo

IMAGE: A worker cleans a statue of Jesus Christ at the Sacred Heart Shrine Church in Chennai ahead of Christmas. Photograph: ANI Photo

IMAGE: A person dressed as Santa Claus during a Christmas procession in Kolkata. Photograph: ANI Photo

IMAGE: The 'Be A Santa' Christmas event organised by Mumbai's Wockhardt Hospital in association with the Salvation Army at an old age home in the city. Photograph: ANI Photo

IMAGE: Volunteers dressed as Santa Claus at a Christmas rally held by the joint churches of Jammu. Photograph: ANI Photo

IMAGE: A lady prepares a soft toy of Santa Claus for sale during Christmas in Kolkata. Photograph: ANI Photo