--submitted by Ernst Gulla. Pictures
2025 Christmas Magic Moments at ISW
The 21st Annual India Society of Worcester Christmas celebration was held at the St. Mary's Syrian Orthodox Church Hall / venue on December 6th 2025.Families from various States of India and languages, dressed in Christmas colors in Indian attire, Women in their colorful Saris, Men in cultural garb, kicked off the very first 2025 Christmas season together!
Christmas celebration with the sounds of joyous Christmas Carols sung in various Indian languages rang through the hall and brought the Christmas Spirit. Ms. Rashi Khanna moderated the program and Dr. Stephan Ko , Physician from Mass General Brigham, Prof. of Global Health @BU & former CDC Medical Officer shared the Christmas story & with a personal touch Dr. Jagan Srinivasan, President of ISW along with his wife & daughter cut the first Christmas cake following ISW Christmas tradition & greeted the community. In the eve of 20 th anniversary of ISW Free Clinic, Dr & Ms. Sahdev Passey , the founders and Pioneers of ISW free Clinic were honored for 1000 Wednesdays of Volunteer services to Families in medical needs.Mr.Balki Ramachandran, VP, ISW, narrated the significant events of ISW in 2025 and challenged people to get involved & encouraged families to Support the ISW
Crisis committee to care for fellow Indians hurting in our neighborhood and to make a difference in the community. Congregational Christmas carols in English were led by Ms. Sharon Sealy along with the Choir leading Telugu special Carols by Mr. Praveen Arupuda group and Hindi and Tamil Carols by Mr. Sudipta Singh with Choir. The ISW voice ensemble bought special carols in English & a Hindi medley with much enthusiasm and that bought the Christmas Joy & children danced to the Songs & Music which was enjoyed by Families was the highlight of 2025 Christmas event.
The appearance of Santa Claus brought Cheer and Joy to the children as they received Christmas presents lovingly donated and wrapped by families.
Attached is the link of Santa’s pictures for parents to down load for their family memories. ISW thanks many volunteer families that worked hard & shared their love for the community by serving homemade Indian Vegetarian dinner for up to 300 people.
