Lucknow truly comes alive in December with Christmas celebrations. Whether its enjoying a warm cup of hot chocolate at your local café, decorating the Christmas tree or embracing the gifting spirit, the festival brings so much joy with it.
Here are top 5 churches to visit in Lucknow for a Merry Christmas:
1. St. Joseph Cathedral: St. Jospeh Cathedral is one of the most famous churches in Lucknow. Located in Hazratganj, this church has a unique structure. The front part resembles a crescent and a statue of Jesus Christ. On Christmas and New Year, the entire church is decorated with lights and a big Christmas tree, making it the perfect place to be around this time of the year.
Timings: 7:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
2. St. Paul’s Church: St. Paul’s Church in Lucknow is located in the Dilkusha Post Office area and names after Saint Paul. This church was built during the colonial rule and the entrance is shaped like a round arch with a cross symbol at the top. If you want a peaceful Christmas celebration, St. Paul’s Church is the perfect place.
Timings: 8:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
3. All Saints Garrison Church: All Saints Garrison Church in the cantonment area of Lucknow is another church that is very popular among the locals. Built by Jones Ransom, this church is quite huge and the complex is divided into several smaller sections. The place comes alive during Christmas with beautiful decorations and Christmas carols.
Timings: 6:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
4. Christ Church: Christ Church, Lucknow is not just an ordinary church, it is a heritage building and academy in the Hazratganj area. The church originally opened back in 1878 as an Anglo-Indian school and the building is still used as one.
5. Lalbagh Methodist Church: The Lalbagh Methodist Church in Lucknow is a wonderful Gothic style building with arched ceilings and twisted flaws. The slant roof is painted in red colour and the remaining part is white. The church has a lot of greenery around and is beautifully decorated on festivals like Christmas.
This Christmas, pay a visit to these churches for the blessings of the almighty and embrace the festive spirit fully!