In pics: Preparations for Christmas celebrations December 21, 2021 by Press Trust of India Nadia: Artisans paint Santa Claus and Christmas trees on sarees ahead of the Christmas festival, in Nadia, Monday, Dec. 20, 2021. (PTI Photo) Mumbai: Christmas decorations at the Jio World Drive, Bandra Kurla Complex, in Mumbai, Friday, Dec 17, 2021. (PTI Photo) Kolkata: An artist makes a Santa Claus ahead of Christmas celebrations, in Kolkata, Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021. (PTI Photo) Chennai: A customer looks at the decorative items at a shop ahead of Christmas, in Chennai, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021. (PTI Photo) Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee with Archbishop of Kolkata Thomas D’Souza (2L) and others, stands near the Christmas tree during the opening ceremony of Kolkata Christmas Festival 2021, in Kolkata, Monday, Dec. 20, 2021. (PTI Photo) Bengaluru: A passer has a look at a statue of Santa Clause at a decorative items’ shop ahead of the Christmas festival, at Shivaji nagar in Bengaluru, Monday, Dec. 20, 2021. (PTI Photo/Shailendra Bhojak) Kolkata: Park Street illuminated ahead of the Christmas celebrations in Kolkata, Monday, Dec. 20, 2021. (PTI Photo/Swapan Mahapatra)