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Chole, pastries, singing 'Let It Snow' in 30 degrees: French designer, living in India, on how the country changed her Christmas celebrations

French designer Julia Chaigneau living in India has created a unique Christmas celebration. She mixes French pastries with Indian dishes like chole and panki. Singing carols in warm weather under palm trees is a highlight. Chaigneau's experience shows that festivals are about connection and shared joy, not just culture. Her Indian Christmas is inclusive and memorable.