The 20th Annual ISW Christmas Celebration was held at the Shrewsbury Congregational Church venue . Families representing various Indian states and languages came together, dressed in vibrant Christmas colors and traditional Indian attire. Women in colorful saris, men in suits and cultural attire, and children in festive outfits helped kick off the Christmas season in a unique and joyous way.
The celebration began with the sounds of Christmas carols sung in multiple Indian languages, filling the hall with the spirit of the season. Ms. Amitha Rao served as the program moderator, while Dr. Allwyn Rapose shared a heartfelt account of his journey from growing up in Mumbai to becoming a doctor & moving to United States. Dr. Rapose reflected on the challenges he faced, including moments during the COVID-19 pandemic when, as a chief of infectious diseases, he struggled to save many patients. He shared how he opened his heart to God and allowed God’s story for his life to unfold. Drawing a parallel to Christmas, he reminded that Jesus Christ, was born as a baby in the whole wide world , where there was no room and was laid in a manger & his story to save mankind from sins to eternal life.
Mr. Puneet Kohli, President of ISW, and his wife, Mrs. Priyanka Kohli, carried on ISW’s cherished tradition by cutting the Christmas cake and greeting the community. Dr. Jagan Srinivasan, ISW Vice President, highlighted the significant accomplishments of ISW in 2024 and encouraged attendees to get involved and make a difference in the community.
Mr. Rajoo Ananth, Chair of the ISW Crisis Committee, shared touching stories of compassion and care extended by the ISW community to fellow Indians in need, right in our own neighborhoods.
The ISW Voice Ensemble delivered a lively English and Hindi medley that was met with great enthusiasm and joy by the audience. The arrival of Santa Claus delighted the children, who received gifts and posed for family pictures with him.
Home made homemade Christmas dinner, lovingly prepared by volunteers was served to couple hundred families with children spreading the joy and love of the season.
ISW Christmas 2024 Pictures with Santa
link to Santa’s photos for parents to download their family pictures:
