Winter has almost set in. There are festivities around the corner and most of the busy people are looking towards a peaceful and relaxing time. As the clock ticks to another ‘Big Day’ of Christmas, I go down memory lane and am greatly pleased to recall the experiences during this period:
1. In school, Christmas used to stand between a fun-filled vacation and results of annual examinations. Wow, what a wonderful way to start your vacation knowing you have graduated to next standard in studies. Though we did not see much of Santa Claus, vacations meant lots and lots of relief and more and more of play. Badminton was most commonly played sports in winters in our vicinity and what a sport – till day I miss those long hours of play with my cousins. The warmth of sitting with family around the fire was and is so refreshing. Only winters can offer such joy!
2. As school days finished and I moved to one of great cities as far as Christmas is concerned, the whole charm was kind of so alluring. I can easily relate to your feelings if you are right now somewhere in Park Street of Calcutta. Whole street looks like a newly-wed bride. Oh Calcutta! Chocolates, pastries and gifts became order of the day during this part of the life and obviously late night parties and hang-outs were so cool. Somehow, winters did seem to give so much of free time to relax and enjoy time with your own self. Long night chat with roomies was such an important part of day-to-day life and winter nights were more so special because of stillness it offered in each moment.
3. As life moved to working mode, the Christmas meant party time and rejuvenating holidays. Each one of us work hard every day and wait for this nice little break which gives ample space to connect with family and friends and finish other important tasks also. Christmas is a time of fun and excitement for us in India. However, culturally the importance of Christmas is more prominent outside India. Everyone forgets work and submerge in celebrations mode. My heart goes out to all the colleagues anywhere in the world who wait for this moment to come throughout the year.
Indeed, this is the time to refresh, make new commitments, look towards a newer horizons, introspect oneself and bask in glory of offerings of a magnificent life. Wish each one of you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. May God Bless You with Great Health and Peace of Mind.
P.S. – Do drink a lot if you like to drink and have a great time. Someone told me that beer is the best friend for a chilling night ;)
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4 comments:
Christmas in Park Street was special indeed - alas its not so anymore.
Compliments of the season, best wishes for the new year and looking forward to more blogging !
@Ramesh - yes... Christmas meant awesome evenings at park street... not sure what happened over the years. We can only glaze in the past and remind ourselves of the each and every beautiful moments.
Wish you very best for the season and a great new year. Please keep on writing for you are awesome! :)
Happy holidays Vishal! Hope you are having a great time with the family and friends, look forward to seeing you here :)
@Kapil - best wishes to you too! I am sure you are having one lifetime experience with the new angel.
Look forward to meet you. :)
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