A Snowy Blowy Christmas (Friday, 22^nd December, 2017)

“Christmas is a season not only of rejoicing but of reflection.”

Christmas is not just a time for festivity and merry making. It is a time for the contemplation of eternal things. This celebration is organized throughout the world.

Christmas, the festival of hope, prosperity, happiness and elation was celebrated with fanfare at the Little Champs of TJIS on Friday, 22^nd December, 2017. A huge native scene with lots of lights, stars, toy figurines welcomed the little ones to the assembly hall. It was decorated with marvelous Christmas scenario which comprised of the nativity scene of the birth of Jesus Christ with a beautiful crib and stable, Christmas Tree with a lot of hanging bells and gifts, Santa Claus, stockings, bells, holy leaves, etc. The students really enjoyed the beauty of the crib and the Christmas tree which was festooned with bright lights and frills.

The celebration commenced by telling the reason of celebrating Christmas. The students were told that Christmas is celebrated as the birth anniversary of messiah Jesus Christ who rescued humanity from the grip of terror and sin.

The little stars of TJIS presented a skit based on the birth of Jesus Christ. Special carols were played during the skit and all the students had great time enjoying festivity. Then the tiny tots gave their exuberant performance of action dance on ‘Happy Song’. 

The Carol song sung by our charming nightingales filled the air with festivity. Along with it, the grand entry of Harsh Srivastava of Grade V dressed up as Santa Claus added more joy to the occasion. The delight was uncontained especially as he brought out the gifts of hope, peace, joy and love. He distributed sweets among the students. The arrival of the Santa added color to the celebration. Children cheered Santa by singing the Christmas carol - ‘ Jingle bells ….. Jingle bells …. Jingle all the way …..’ showcasing the evolution of this popular song over the centuries. Everyone sang on the Christmas carol ‘Jingle Bells’.

On the occasion, honourable Guest of Honour, Mrs. Anu Panda Ma’am asked the students to enjoy the festival of happiness, light and prosperity. Headmistress Ms. Soumee Sarkar said that the celebration asks for universal brotherhood, peace and collaboration.

Although it was still a few days till Christmas, the atmosphere of Christmas lingered in the air, warming our hearts and filling them with love and joy.

Christmas is tenderness for the past, courage for the present and hope for the future. It is a fervent wish that every cup may over flow with blessings rich and eternal, and that every path may lead to peace.