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Christmas 2023

In pictures: Nativity Story and Mistletoe Mania at Calcutta Rangers Club brought in the Yuletide spirit

Family and friends gathered to watch the story of Jesus and jive the night away at the 127-year-old Kolkata club

By Urvashi Bhattacharya | Published 29.12.23, 04:02 PM
1/9 The vibes in Kolkata just a few days before Christmas are always happy and festive. And much of that was present at the Calcutta Rangers Club as they hosted ‘A Christmas Story’ followed by ‘Mistletoe Mania’. Held on December 22, the members and their guests dressed in their warm coats and sweaters to watch a skit put up by the kids of the club and the choir, along with some music performances that got the guests jiving

The vibes in Kolkata just a few days before Christmas are always happy and festive. And much of that was present at the Calcutta Rangers Club as they hosted ‘A Christmas Story’ followed by ‘Mistletoe Mania’. Held on December 22, the members and their guests dressed in their warm coats and sweaters to watch a skit put up by the kids of the club and the choir, along with some music performances that got the guests jiving

All photos by Krishnungshu Gangopadhyay
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2/9 The skit beautifully depicted the birth of Jesus Christ, with the kiddies dressed up as Joseph, Mary, the three kings, angels and other characters

The skit beautifully depicted the birth of Jesus Christ, with the kiddies dressed up as Joseph, Mary, the three kings, angels and other characters

3/9 To keep the spirits up, and to celebrate the festive soiree, the club was decked up in lights, decor and quintessential Christmas colours, complete with a Nativity scene

To keep the spirits up, and to celebrate the festive soiree, the club was decked up in lights, decor and quintessential Christmas colours, complete with a Nativity scene

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4/9 A choir, led by honorary social secretary Nigel Vincent, sang carols and Christmas hymns during the skit

A choir, led by honorary social secretary Nigel Vincent, sang carols and Christmas hymns during the skit

5/9 To get into the festive spirit, Karessa Benjamin and her group of family and friends, seated under the colourful tent at Rangers, wore Santa hats and donned warm sweaters

To get into the festive spirit, Karessa Benjamin and her group of family and friends, seated under the colourful tent at Rangers, wore Santa hats and donned warm sweaters

6/9 Fun had already filled the air but to take things up a few notches the bar kept pouring out stiff drinks and revellers joyously raised their glasses at the tables

Fun had already filled the air but to take things up a few notches the bar kept pouring out stiff drinks and revellers joyously raised their glasses at the tables

7/9 Following the skit by the children, the stage was graced by musical performances from artistes like Craig D’Souza. The playlist was a mixed bag of songs like ‘Cold Heart’, classic hits, and soulful romantic numbers

Following the skit by the children, the stage was graced by musical performances from artistes like Craig D’Souza. The playlist was a mixed bag of songs like ‘Cold Heart’, classic hits, and soulful romantic numbers

8/9 As the music started, the guests hit the dance floor ready to dance their hearts out

As the music started, the guests hit the dance floor ready to dance their hearts out

9/9 Blossom Rae, the club’s general secretary, was present to guide the celebrations at the venue and ensured everything went smoothly. ‘Some of the top Kolkata singers came to perform before which a Nativity Play was done by the kids. The response was perfect as the place was overflowing with people. It was a great hit,’ she said

Blossom Rae, the club’s general secretary, was present to guide the celebrations at the venue and ensured everything went smoothly. ‘Some of the top Kolkata singers came to perform before which a Nativity Play was done by the kids. The response was perfect as the place was overflowing with people. It was a great hit,’ she said

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