India, Dec. 24 -- Lucknow is soaked in the Yuletide spirit, with markets, churches, malls, restaurants, and bakeries fully geared up for Christmas celebrations.

Tree-lighting ceremonies have concluded, cake-mixing events are finished, and venues across the city are now laying out Christmas galas and brunches for patrons.

The high streets and malls in the state capital are adorned with Christmas decorations in anticipation of the festive crowds.

A host of brunches and dinners have been organised for Christmas Day and Eve. "We kicked off celebrations with a tree-lighting ceremony. From roasted turkey to Italian delights, and truffle soup to mulled wine, we are laying out a wide buffet at our Rocca restaurant," says Roshan Mendonsa, Gener...