<p>The air in the city will be rent with melodious tunes of carols and hymns, quintessential of Christmas atmosphere.</p>.<p>Several churches across Bengaluru, besides the mid-night mass, have organised prayer services in multiple languages through the day. A few churches are organising theme-based celebrations.</p>.<p>The St Francis Xavier’s Cathedral Church has adopted the theme “spreading the love of god to the entire world” and held a series of prayer meetings since Monday evening in different languages followed by morning prayers commencing at 6.15 am.</p>.<p>St Patrick’s Church, besides holding a prayer service, has introduced ‘Soup Kitchen’ for the poor and expects about 5,000 people to attend the service.</p>.<p>The city’s oldest church, the St Mary’s Basilica in Shivajinagar, has made elaborate plans for the midnight mass. The St Andrew Chruch on Cubbon Road has a theme centred around the concept — “Peace on Earth” — this year.</p>.<p class="CrossHead"><strong>Wonderla beckons</strong></p>.<p>Wonderla amusement park has announced several special programmes to ensure a never–before year-end experience. Between December 22 and January 1, 2019, a grand procession, Mangaluru doll dance and food festival will be held. The Nasik Band will perform at the amusement park to ensure that visitors have a wholesome experience.</p>.<p>Customers will also get a 10% discount on entry tickets when they book online 10 days in advance.</p>.<p>In addition to the Christmas celebration, Wonderla is offering a special New Year’s Eve package at the Resort, inclusive of a one-night stay, cocktail dinner, fun games, fireworks and complimentary entry to the park.</p>.<p>There are specific dress codes to enjoy the thrill rides. Only 100% nylon or synthetic costumes are allowed for water rides and high thrill rides. Visitors can buy costumes at the park.</p>
<p>The air in the city will be rent with melodious tunes of carols and hymns, quintessential of Christmas atmosphere.</p>.<p>Several churches across Bengaluru, besides the mid-night mass, have organised prayer services in multiple languages through the day. A few churches are organising theme-based celebrations.</p>.<p>The St Francis Xavier’s Cathedral Church has adopted the theme “spreading the love of god to the entire world” and held a series of prayer meetings since Monday evening in different languages followed by morning prayers commencing at 6.15 am.</p>.<p>St Patrick’s Church, besides holding a prayer service, has introduced ‘Soup Kitchen’ for the poor and expects about 5,000 people to attend the service.</p>.<p>The city’s oldest church, the St Mary’s Basilica in Shivajinagar, has made elaborate plans for the midnight mass. The St Andrew Chruch on Cubbon Road has a theme centred around the concept — “Peace on Earth” — this year.</p>.<p class="CrossHead"><strong>Wonderla beckons</strong></p>.<p>Wonderla amusement park has announced several special programmes to ensure a never–before year-end experience. Between December 22 and January 1, 2019, a grand procession, Mangaluru doll dance and food festival will be held. The Nasik Band will perform at the amusement park to ensure that visitors have a wholesome experience.</p>.<p>Customers will also get a 10% discount on entry tickets when they book online 10 days in advance.</p>.<p>In addition to the Christmas celebration, Wonderla is offering a special New Year’s Eve package at the Resort, inclusive of a one-night stay, cocktail dinner, fun games, fireworks and complimentary entry to the park.</p>.<p>There are specific dress codes to enjoy the thrill rides. Only 100% nylon or synthetic costumes are allowed for water rides and high thrill rides. Visitors can buy costumes at the park.</p>
