It's the season to be jolly!

If it weren't for Christmas how could the season of winter be survived? Christmas makes the whole atmosphere so warm, joyful and happy!! We speak to our telly actors to find out their plans and what makes the Christmas season so special for them!

Hiten Tejwani:

What plans for Christmas?
No plans as such.

The best part about Christmas season?
Well, Christmas is basically enjoyed by Christians with loads of gifts and all. We as such don't get any gifts. But if anyone is planning to give us gifts, then they are welcome.

Do you believe in Santa?
Nope.

According to you which spirit is dominant in this season? The 'spirit of giving' or the 'spirit of shopping'?
Both. If you don't go for shopping, you can't gift anything!

Your favorite Xmas song?
Jingle Bells.


Jennifer Winget:

What plans for Christmas?
I think I've shared my plans for Christmas with you guys before. Till now, no change in them. It'll be a very family Christmas.

The best part about Christmas season?
There's this certain spirit in the air. Everyone is happy and excited.  And the family reunion is awesome. The way you re-connect with friends, family and colleagues is what I love about this season.

Do you believe in Santa?
The little child in me still does. But the adult me questions, are you crazy? But then Santa is cute. He ought to be loved.

According to you which spirit is dominant in this season? The 'spirit of giving' or the 'spirit of shopping'?
Well, we shop because we want to gift either ourselves or others. So I guess it's both. And there's nothing wrong in buying ready made gifts as the days have gone where we had the time to make gifts for others.

Your favorite Xmas song?
Well, I love all the carols but my favorite one is Joy to the World.

Chetan Hansraj:

What plans for Christmas?
Christmas is meant to be spent at home with family. So that's my plan.

The best part about Christmas season?
The Christmas day lunch at my home. My wife and her mom prepare a big feast including the huge turkey roast. For me, that's the best thing that happens on Christmas.

Do you believe in Santa?
With the gifts he gets us, yes, of course!

According to you which spirit is dominant in this season? The 'spirit of giving' or the 'spirit of shopping'?
(Without a second thought) Giving.

One song that you can always associate with Xmas?
We wish you a merry Christmas…

Archana Taide:

What plans for Christmas?
Well apart from loads and loads of shopping, partying with my family after the midnight mass.

The best part about Christmas season?
The positive vibes.

Do you believe in Santa?
Yeah, definitely!

According to you which spirit is dominant in this season? The 'spirit of giving' or the 'spirit of shopping'?
I think even though we feel the spirit of shopping is more obvious, I think the spirit of giving is very much alive. Nowadays people tend to do charity anonymously. So maybe that's the reason we feel it's not predominant.

Your favorite Xmas song?
I love Silent Night.

Darshan Pandya:

What plans for Christmas?
Well, I don't know if we have an off that day. So if I have one then instantly I'll make some plans and take off!

The best part about Christmas season?
The celebration.

Do you believe in Santa?
Nooo.

According to you which spirit is dominant in this season? The 'spirit of giving' or the 'spirit of shopping'?
Of course shopping (laughs).

Your favorite Xmas song?
Goerge Michael's Last Christmas.

Shweta Keswani:

What plans for Christmas?
Well I'm going to two of my friends' house. After that Alex and I will head to Pooja Bedi's house. Since the past few years we've been celebrating it with her. This year too its gonna be the same. She prepares a grand feast for us. So cant miss it!

The best part about Christmas season?
The snow, which we don't have in India, so lets not talk about that.

Do you believe in Santa?
No, but when it comes to my kids I'll let them believe until they grow up and realize he doesn't really exist.

According to you which spirit is dominant in this season? The 'spirit of giving' or the 'spirit of shopping'?
The spirit of giving, definitely.

Your favorite Xmas song?
Silent Night.

Reporter and Author: Susan Jose