Swingin’ Santas at a rehearsal. Pic/Poonam Bathija

Do the Santa Swing
Started eight years ago, The Swingin’ Santas go door to door and sing carols for the young, old, privileged and underprivileged. “We always say, first find Christmas in your heart, and then begin to look under the tree,” shares restaurateur Meldan D’ Souza, a member of the group. “The idea came about when some of us long-time friends were sitting together and talking about carols. We love to sing, so we thought it would be fun to involve others and spread the joy,” he adds. Since many people stop by Carter Road to listen to music, the group chose it to be one of the venues to perform at. “Singing carols from door to door is a tradition. Today, most people don’t have time for it, but we are trying to keep it alive. Some people offer us food and other goodies when we sing for them. That is the spirit of the festival,” says D’Souza.
On: December 23, 8 pm
At: Carter Road, Bandra (W).