A roundup of Christmas 2020 celebrations around the country

As we celebrate our first-ever socially-distanced Christmas, here's taking a look at how people participated in the festivities amid the pandemic. (Express photo Kamleshwar Singh and Pavan Khengre/ Designed by Gargi Singh)

Christmas Tablo (birth of Jesus Christ) was performed by teaching and other staff members of St. Joseph's School ahead of Christmas festival on Monday. (Express photo by Ashish Kale)

The air is filled with excitement, thanks to the celebration that Christmas brings along. (Express photo by Ashish Kale)

This year the celebrations are slightly different and low-key due to the ongoing pandemic. (Express photo by Ashish Kale)

Many malls showcased life-size decorations to celebrate Christmas.(Express photo by Pavan Khengre)

A 20-ft tall candy tree adorned with a gingerbread man and loads of candies has been set up to celebrate Christmas.(Express photo by Pavan Khengre)

Here is a 21-ft polar bear and Christmas decor at Elante Mall in Chandigarh. (Express photo by Kamleshwar Singh)

The pandemic could not dampen the festive spirit. Here are people shopping on the joyous occasion. (Express photo by Kamleshwar Singh)

People headed out to buy a variety of Christmas decorations. (Express photo by Kamleshwar Singh)

From decorative materials, gifts, Christmas trees, Santa claus masks and other items, people were seen buying a range of items at various market places. (Express photo by Kamleshwar Singh)

Here is a glimpse of the iluminated Cathedral Church ahead of Christmas celebrations in Lucknow. (Express photo by Vishal Srivastav)

People also celebrated the day by singing carols. (Express photo by Vishal Srivastav)

Several people were spotted lighting candles at Sacred Heart Cathedral Church on Christmas Eve, in New Delhi. (Express photo by Amit Mehra)

St. Patrick's Cathedral near Empress Garden looked bright and beautiful on Christmas eve. (Express Photo By Pavan Khengre)

Churches were decorated with colourful lights on Christmas Eve. (Express Photo By Pavan Khengre)

Here's how Holy Cross Catholic Church at Sarabha Nagar in Ludhianalooked on Christmas Eve. (Express Photo By Gurmeet Singh)

Kolkata's Park street was brightly lit up to celebrate the occasion. (Express photo by Partha Paul)

Streets were lit up with fairy lights and other decorative items on Christmas. (Express photo by Partha Paul)