When Goa Becomes December
December in Goa is not just a festive month on the calendar. It is a transformation. A shift that is felt long before the first Christmas lights are switched on and long after the last New Year countdown fades into silence. It is the month when Goa operates at its highest intensity—emotionally, economically, and culturally.
The December 2025 issue of Incredible Goa looks beyond the surface of celebration to explore what truly powers the season. Behind every illuminated church, fully booked hotel, sold-out party, and bustling market lies an intricate ecosystem of preparation, labour, logistics, and endurance. December is when kitchens work without pause, hospitality teams operate under relentless pressure, event crews race against immovable deadlines, transport networks stretch to their limits, and countless informal workers depend on these few weeks to sustain their year.
This issue brings together powerful narratives—from our cover story on The Business of Celebration to deeply refl
