Merry Christmas!

Whether you are inclined or not, the Christmas spirit envelopes you in Goa. The streets are dotted with decorated grottos, small, large and extra large, and an occasional one as large as a tennis court. The youngsters who have toiled over their grottos during the past week or two, have finished admiring the effect and have climbed on to the mini trucks with their guitars and are roaming the city singing carols. Every catholic house has at least one star and a garland of serial lights. My enthusiastic neighbour’s Christmas decoration makes a pretty picture from my balcony.




I have kept the packet of Christmas gift and the sweets from the sisters of St. Mary’s convent, un opened and visible in our living room so that I do not forget to go over there and wish them tomorrow.




Happy Christmas.