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CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS

Bangalore Central has introduced the unique ‘Naughty and Nice Season’. The mall has a live snowfall, candles to spread the warm glow, mistletoes, a Christmas tree embellished with hangings, gift-filled stockings, red-nosed reindeers...

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Bangalore Central has introduced the unique ‘Naughty and Nice Season’. For this, they have recreated the snowy North Pole with gifts and fun -filled events. The mall has a live snowfall, candles to spread the warm glow, mistletoes, a Christmas tree embellished with hangings, gift-filled stockings, red-nosed reindeers, Santa’s little helpers and Lady Santa herself, all to add to the season of goodwill.

Christmas feast

This Christmas, Hotel Grand Ashok has a varied spread of Christmas delicacies that include Christmas Roast Turkey with giblet and cranberry sauce, onion sage stuffing and glazed chestnuts, Christmas pot pie, among others. They also have on display a rare Christmas tree which is 90 ft high. The tree, that belongs to the Araucaria family, has been given a snow-clad effect with 150 kilos of fibre cotton and is decorated with gifts and goodies.

Season flicks

Seventymm is offering a collection of X-Mas movies that caters to all age groups and preferences. Place an order on their website and the movie of your choice will be delivered at the doorstep. Seventymm members have the option of choosing from a rich treasure trove of X-Mas flicks like ‘Santa Clause 2’, ‘Home Alone 1’, Mickey’s Magical Christmas, Polar Express, among others. Consumers who sign up with the brand between December 22 and 26 will get a waiver of Rs 499 from the membership fee. Log on to www.seventymm.com or call: 41467070 for details.

Your Xmas tree

Springs and Blossoms is organising an exclusive exhibition of Christmas trees till December 23. On display are a number of X’mas trees in several sizes and finishes. The store also offers home decor items for the festive season. The store is located at 771, 80 ft Road, 4th Block, Koramangala. Call: 41217220.

Jingle all the way

Westside has organised fun-filled activities this season along with several offers and prizes to give away. Every weekend, till January 1, from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm and 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm children can spend time with Santa Claus and participate in activities like face painting, tattoo, caricatures, among others.

Celebrate the season

‘Great Christmas Celebrations’ is on at Lifestyle where customers can win exciting gifts including gift vouchers for a purchase of Rs 2000 and above. The promotion is on till December 31. At Home Centre, Lifestyle’s home furnishing store, all furniture purchases above Rs 5000 will also be rewarded with special discounts.

Special carnival

Country Club Coconut Grove is organising a special day-long carnival alongside the unveiling of their leisure project and a live performance by actress Mahima Choudhary this Sunday. There will be a contest for Master and Miss Little Coconut Grove 2006. For passes, call: 40374422.

Wine and dine

The Park, Bangalore has exciting offers for the festive season (December 24 and 25) which includes dinner at i-t.ALIA. Following this is a delicious Aqua Monsoon brunch that will serve an elaborate Turkey brunch with wine, beer and cocktails for just Rs 1250. Finally an evening with DJ Angelique and Deepak with loads of Christmas goodies.