Goa is preparing fast for a unique Christmas and New Year celebration saying good buy to the passing year 2013 and welcoming New Year 2014. Christmas in Goa is celebrated in the most energetic way throughout Goa, due to its liberal life style and majority of Christians in this state. New Year is welcomed in every corner of Goa, whereas beach parties are the best way to enjoy the craze of the feast in open air with plenty of drinks and food to boost the celebrators. Christmas is supposed to be the best time to visit Goa since this beautiful state located on the shores of the Arabian Sea observes a festive mood with lots of enjoyment and fun, creating a perfect atmosphere for the visitors. Goa in Christmas is overflowing with festive mood, when Markets are brimmed up with Christmas gifts and goodies making shopping in Goa during this period an enjoying activity. A clear distinction is observed between the Christmas celebrations in Goa and other places, since Goa has a mixed culture influenced by many European as well as Indian communities. This adds a variety and flavor to the celebrations in Goa. The festival food prepared during Christmas is the best example of blend of various cultures. This destination turns into a most happening place with exclusive events and cultural grandeur is observed in villages and towns of Goa. New Year parties in Goa are arranged in the hotels, resorts, nightclubs as well as casinos. Churches are busy with religious celebrations and the masses held in the churches are supposed to be one of the best in the world, attracting thousands of visitors during this period. Beaches of Goa are busy in celebrations and remain live during this period. During New Year eve parties in Goa casinos of Goa are flooded with party seekers from many parts of the country. Christmas festival in Goa is supported with an identical feast called sun burn festival celebrated from 27th to 29th of December every year at Candolim beach, which includes live performances of popular bands and singers coming here from different places in India. Major highlights of the festival are tap dancing, thundering music and performances by great artists. The event started recently has gained lot of popularity in few years and is said to be one of the most popular shows in Asia. Most happening places in Goa during Christmas are the hotels and resorts, which individually host explicit parties to attract crowds of celebrators. These parties offering tasty food, quality drinks and rocking music attract those visitors, who like to keep themselves away from the maddening rush of celebrators. It is advisable to book hotels for New Year Party in advance since it is difficult to get rooms during this period. Booking hotels in Goa like Graciano cottages will offer you advantage of staying near most popular Colva beach and enjoying number of beach activities.