Amid a spike in Omicron cases, the nation today soaked in Christmas celebrations - this year, there were fewer restrictions across the country. However, in many places, the government had imposed Omicorn curbs - from Bangaluru to Delhi, Mumbai to Shillong, people attended midnight and morning masses. Many celebrated for the first time since the pandemic began. For many, it was a cautious and muted celebration. In Nagaland's Otting village, there was grief.
