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We
wish you a Merry X’mas!
X’mas
means fun and frolic.
It also marks the beginning
of another year. X’mas
means cookies, cakes,
chocolates and Santa.
The
movers and shakers of
the small screen reveal
their X’mas plans and
some even lament on
the X’mas that was.
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When
Santa came visiting
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Festivals are
gifting times. A traditional
X’mas is all about exchanging
gifts. And who doesn’t like
to receive gifts? Young and
old, male or female everyone
loves to unwrap that mystery
box and possess what lies inside.
Our telly stars are no different.
We walked down memory lane with
some of them as they turned
the clock back in time to reveal
their most cherished Xmas gift.
And also what they aspire for
this coming year.
Delnaz
Paul
Most
cherished gift: As a
child I was pretty fond
of dolls. One particular
day, I was at my friend's
place and there I happened
to see this really pretty
doll, clad in a brown velvet
dress, with golden hair,
blue eyes and it used to
talk as well. Unfortunately,
I learnt that it was an
imported doll. Strangely
during that Christmas my
parents happened to gift
an identical doll which
they had bought locally.
I was really taken aback
as I had not told them my
secret desire. Perhaps,
my friend's parents may
have mentioned it to them.
I had this doll for about
25 years and it was only
two years ago that I finally
had to dispose it.
What gift do I aspire
for? To be honest;
I expect none. The festive
spirit no longer exists.
These days, Christmas
has only been reduced
to a glossy affair.
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Cyrus
Broacha
Most cherished gift:
A few seasons ago, my wife
and children were away from
home for three weeks. Till
date, that has been my most
cherished Christmas gift.
I was really happy sitting
alone at home drinking and
watching TV.
What
gift do you aspire for?
Gift! I'm a married
man with hemorrhoids and
a wife who doesn't want
to have physical relations.
Besides, I'm not going
to call Santa and ask
for a toy or a train which
goes round and around.
I only think of three
things – cricket, dogs
and sex. Santa is not
applicable to answer these
calls. He slams the phone.
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Krystle
D'Souza
Most
cherished gift: I guess
I was in my class 7 when
my mother gifted me a Barbie
set for Christmas. I still
have the whole set with
me.
What
gift do you aspire for?
I still hang the sock.
Well, I'm hoping to get
something which will be
of daily use and in particularly
on the sets.
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Alex
O'neil
Most
cherished gift: There
have been so many of them
but it's really difficult
to pinpoint one. I guess
it shows that I've got a
bad memory. However, as
I grew older, the essence
of the gifts declined. What
I really cherish is the
family coming under roof
for the special occasion.
My brother, parents, and
close friends would gather
together and have the traditional
meal. That is something
which I'm going to miss
now.
What
do you aspire for?
To have my family besides
me for Christmas. However,
it's unlikely to happen.
I don't aspire any gift
but I hope to donate some
to the underprivileged
lot. If I'm able to bring
a smile on a few faces,
that will be my Christmas
gift.
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As
told to MAYUR
LOOKHAR
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