AGARTALA, Dec 24 (TIWN): Much enthusiasm is followed this year on Christmas amidst demonetization.

Young-stars are partying, visiting parks, cinema halls, churches, shopping malls on the eve of X-Mas.

 City, towns have been decorated with lights here and people are eagerly buying various items for Christmas.

People are making a beeline for shops to buy attractive Christmas trees, cakes, gifts and decorative bells, despite skyrocketing prices.

An exuberant wave of festive cheers has also gripped the entire India's northeastern state of Tripura as people prepared for the festival with gusto and high spirits. 

Bakers in Agartala city geared up to create a mammoth Christmas cake as markets witness a heavy rush with people purchasing exclusive decorative items ahead of the festival. Christmas is a very special occasion and people prepare special dishes for the day. Indian curries and other regional delicacies make here Christmas special.

City churches are also gearing up as the favorite season, Christmas is round the corner. It is not too far and parishioners have already begun decking up the church premises.

To add to the festive fervor and excitement, churches around the city have organised various competitions. From making cribs to decorative stars, it is a gala time as they welcome this season.