In a recent publication by the widely read English daily, The Times of India, an article on Christmas portrayed an image of vibrant multiculturalism in Bharat, focusing on how the festival of Christmas has seemingly blended with the local cultures and flavors of the nation. At first glance, this piece appears to celebrate the diversity and adaptability of cultures as it describes the trend of Christmas carols and hymns being adapted to the style of tappe-boliyan and bhangra beats, a fusion indicative of Christianity's assimilation into Bharatiya traditions.