Goa, Dec. 27 -- TALLULAH D'SILVA

We have all celebrated Christmas with so much extravagance, don't you think? Family gatherings, parties with friends, social media and all outings are a testimony to the grandeur and richness of each of our experiences this year. We bought new clothes, new shoes and stitched new suits. We also got our hair coloured, styled differently, following perhaps the latest trend. This time, we also spent a lot of money on home decor, a new Christmas tree, not one but many new stars, and more decorative lights. There were more gifts this time for everyone and more extravagance in the variety of food made on Christmas Day. And we still felt that there was more that needed to be done because the neighbour or friend s...