Christmas In India Tarnished By 'Climate Of Hate'

There is a sense of unease leading up to Christmas celebrations in India, according to Christian groups.

"There are open letters being written to schools in Uttar Pradesh asking them not to celebrate Christmas. What is going on in this country? This is not about Hindus, Christians, Muslims or Sikhs. It is about our beloved India," Reverend Theodore Mascarenhas, general secretary of the Catholic Bishops' Conference, told Al Jazeera.