Christmas Tree Lightning Ceremony 2014 at Hotel Novotel, Hyderabad

Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre sets in the Christmas cheer with the first ever Santa's Workshop & Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

This year’s Christmas celebrations at Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre began with the making of first ever "Santa's Workshop" along with Kidihou (kid’s discovery house) as the technology partner. The workshop is a live 3D model with Santa's and his team of elves being carved out from Thermocol and fitted with motors and sensors in perfect shapes and sizes. It has 12 feet height & 23 feet length and is made by intelligently using material like Scraps, Polyfill (Old Pillows) and lots of other recycled material. The workshop is decorated with snow along with glittering Christmas decorations and lighting. The staff at Novotel and children thoroughly enjoyed the workshop and witnessed Santa and his team in full force gearing up to make gifts for the children.

As the evening started setting in the whole environment was illuminated with the lighting of the Christmas tree. The NHCC Tree Lighting is one of Hyderabad City's most celebrated events . With light winter setting in and lovely cold breeze tantalizing the senses it's a perfect time to celebrate the official start of the festive season. The Children from Global Edge school sang beautiful Christmas Carols with soul touching lyrics and background music. The atmosphere was warm and was filled with laughter and giggles of children who were excited to see Santa’s Workshop and witness the annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony.

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