Photos: Christmas in India and Pakistan
Although Americans likely don't associate Pakistan and India with Christmas, the holiday is celebrated in those neighboring countries much as it is here. Christians make up the minority, but those of all religions enjoy festivities on Dec. 25. In Pakistan security was tightened due to threats of terrorism.
India Christmas
Indians gather at Saint Joseph's Cathedral to celebrate Christmas in Lucknow, India, Friday, Dec. 25, 2015. Though the Hindus and Muslims comprise majority of the population in India, Christmas is a national holiday celebrated with much fanfare. (AP Photo/Rajesh Kumar Singh)
India Christmas
Indian men. left, take selfies in front of the Sacred Heart Cathedral in New Delhi, India, Friday, Dec. 25, 2015. Though Hindus and Muslims comprise the majority of the population in India, Christmas is a national holiday celebrated with much fanfare. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri)
India Christmas
Indian Christians pray at Sacred Heart Cathedral in New Delhi, India, Friday, Dec. 25, 2015. Though Hindus and Muslims comprise the majority of the population in India, Christmas is a national holiday celebrated with much fanfare. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri)
India Christmas
An Indian Christian prays at Sacred Heart Cathedral in New Delhi, India, Friday, Dec. 25, 2015. Though Hindus and Muslims comprise the majority of the population in India, Christmas is a national holiday celebrated with much fanfare. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri)
India Christmas
Indian Christians pay their respects at Sacred Heart Cathedral in New Delhi, India, Friday, Dec. 25, 2015. Though Hindus and Muslims comprise the majority of the population in India, Christmas is a national holiday celebrated with much fanfare. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri)
India Christmas
Indian girls check their photos on a mobile phone after taking selfies in front of the Sacred Heart Cathedral in New Delhi, India, Friday, Dec. 25, 2015. Though Hindus and Muslims comprise the majority of the population in India, Christmas is a national holiday celebrated with much fanfare. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri)
India Christmas
An Indian boy sells roses to people outside the Sacred Heart Cathedral in New Delhi, India, Friday, Dec. 25, 2015. Though the Hindus and Muslims comprise majority of the population in India, Christmas is a national holiday celebrated with much fanfare. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri)
India Christmas
A Christian nun offers prayers on Christmas in Gauhati, India, Friday, Dec. 25, 2015. Though Hindus and Muslims comprise the majority of the population in India, Christmas is a national holiday celebrated with much fanfare. (AP Photo/ Anupam Nath)
India Christmas
Indian Christians offer prayers at the Saint Mary's Garrison Church on the occasion of Christmas in Jammu, India, Friday, Dec. 25, 2015. Though the Hindus and Muslims comprise majority of the population in India, Christmas is a national holiday celebrated with much fanfare. (AP Photo/Channi Anand)
India Christmas
Indian Christians offer prayers at a decorated Saint Mary's Garrison Church on the occasion of Christmas in Jammu, India, Friday, Dec. 25, 2015. Though the Hindus and Muslims comprise majority of the population in India, Christmas is a national holiday celebrated with much fanfare. (AP Photo/Channi Anand)
India Christmas
A Christian woman offers prayers on Christmas in Gauhati, India, Friday, Dec. 25, 2015. Though Hindus and Muslims comprise the majority of the population in India, Christmas is a national holiday celebrated with much fanfare. (AP Photo/ Anupam Nath)
India Christmas
An Indian Christian man is blessed after Christmas prayers in Gauhati, India, Friday, Dec. 25, 2015. Though Hindus and Muslims comprise the majority of the population in India, Christmas is a national holiday celebrated with much fanfare. (AP Photo/ Anupam Nath)
India Christmas
Indian Christians offer prayers at the Saint Mary's Garrison Church for Christmas in Jammu, India, Friday, Dec. 25, 2015. Though Hindus and Muslims comprise the majority of the population in India, Christmas is a national holiday celebrated with much fanfare. (AP Photo/ Channi Anand)
Pakistan Christmas
A woman yawns as women from the Pakistani Christian community attend the Christmas mass at a local church, Friday, Dec. 25, 2015 in Islamabad, Pakistan. (AP Photo/B.K. Bangash)
Pakistan Christmas
Pakistani Christians attend the Christmas mass at a local church, Friday, Dec. 25, 2015 in Karachi, Pakistan. (AP Photo/Fareed Khan)
Pakistan Christmas
Pakistani police officers stand guard outside a local church during the Christmas mass, Friday, Dec. 25, 2015 in Lahore, Pakistan. (AP Photo/K.M. Chaudary)
Pakistan Christmas
Pakistani Christians attend the Christmas mass at a local church, Friday, Dec. 25, 2015 in Lahore, Pakistan. (AP Photo/K.M. Chaudary)
Pakistan Christmas
People from Pakistani Christian community leave a local church after attending Christmas mass at a local church, under security, Friday, Dec. 25, 2015 in Islamabad, Pakistan. Security has been tightened to avoid any act of terrorism around churches in the capital and other cities where Christians attended Christmas ceremonies. (AP Photo/B.K. Bangash)
Pakistan Christmas
People from Pakistani Christian community attend Christmas mass at a local church, Friday, Dec. 25, 2015 in Islamabad, Pakistan. (AP Photo/B.K. Bangash)
Pakistan Christmas
People from Pakistani Christian community attend the Christmas mass at a local church, Friday, Dec. 25, 2015 in Islamabad, Pakistan. (AP Photo/B.K. Bangash)
Pakistan Christmas
Pakistani Christian girl Maryam Chaudary jumps on a trampoline in a Christian neighborhood for the Christmas holiday Friday, Dec. 25, 2015 in Islamabad, Pakistan. (AP Photo/B.K. Bangash)
Pakistan Christmas
People from Pakistani Christian community attend the Christmas mass at a local church, Friday, Dec. 25, 2015 in Islamabad, Pakistan. (AP Photo/B.K. Bangash)
Pakistan Christmas
People from Pakistani Christian community greet each others after the Christmas mass at a local church, Friday, Dec. 25, 2015 in Islamabad, Pakistan. (AP Photo/B.K. Bangash)
Pakistan Christmas
People from the Pakistani Christian community leave a local church after attending Christmas mass, under security, Friday, Dec. 25, 2015 in Islamabad, Pakistan. Security has been tightened to avoid any act of terrorism around churches in the capital and other cities where Christians attended Christmas ceremonies. (AP Photo/B.K. Bangash)
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