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 over, 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. Phoenix Palassio mall recently hosted a choir performance with 120 students in its atrium, which mesmerised patrons. "We have come up with a Nutcracker Wonderland featuring a 37-foot-tall Christmas tree at the center. We will host a Santa parade and offer various DIY activities for children," says mall head Sanjeev Sarin. Yogendra Arya of Crown Mall adds, "Christmas Eve marks the start of the holiday and winter festive mood, which continues through the first week of the New Year. We are focusing on high-quality decor and activities so people can shop and enjoy the food offerings." Saharaganj Mall, Lulu Mall, Fun Republic, and others have also gone all out to attract customers. Decor has sprung up at shops in Hazratganj too, where Santa Claus figures and street vendors complete the festive look....