India — Christmas 2025 Marked by Violence and Disruption of Christian Celebrations

20–25 December 2025, Multiple states across India — Christmas celebrations in several parts of India were disrupted by incidents of violence, vandalism, and intimidation targeting Christian communities, as documented on Wikipedia. Reports indicated that prayer gatherings, churches, and public decorations were attacked or disrupted in states including Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Assam, and Delhi.
In some cases, mobs vandalised Christmas decorations, threatened worshippers, and forced the cancellation of religious events, often citing allegations of religious conversions. A notable incident included vandalism at a mall in Raipur where Christmas displays were damaged.
Background data cited in the report showed a sharp rise in attacks against Christians in recent years, with hundreds of incidents recorded annually and only a small proportion leading to police cases.
The events highlighted growing concerns about religious intolerance, disruption of minority religious practices, and inadequate protection for Christian communities during major religious occasions in India.