Christmas is a festive time for everyone. Between celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ and the end of the year, it is a time of togetherness, laughter, giving and fun.
For some stars in the industry, though, it is also a time of long-held tradition. Here are some of the stars who will be celebrating Christmas true Christian-style:
Vijay - the next Superstar
Ilayathalapathy Vijay, as he is fondly called by the thousands of his frenzied admirers, has a fan-following like no other in the Southern states of India.
 From a lanky young newcomer to Tamilnadu's top young Superstar, Joseph Vijay has come a long way. From Nalaya Theerpu, Rasigan and Poove Unakkaaga to super-hits like Kushi, Shahjahan, Ghilli, Madurey, Thirupachi, Aadhi and his forthcoming Pokkiri, Vijay's popularity has soared to cult proportions.
Despite his stardom, he remains a quiet, shy and self-effacing young man who prefers to spend time away from shooting with his family.
With father S.A. Chandraskehar, Vijay has been involved in numerous charities very quietly and discreetly, especially in the aid of young children's education.
This year too, devout Christian and family man Vijay will spend Christmas right here in Chennai, with wife Sangeetha, his children, the rest of his family and a few friends.
Vijay, we at Galatta.com are your fans too, and we wish you a great Christmas season!
Links: www.ilayathalapathyvijay.com,
Vijay gallery on Galatta.com, Movies gallery on Galatta.com
Lovely Laila
That impish smile, that bubbly personality and that mesmerizing dimple. Yes, Laila is  truly everyone's heartthrob in the South, with hit films in Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam and fan-following of all ages!
Laila Fernandez, despite her sabbatical from films since her wedding in early 2006, is still one of the most favourite actresses from this region and her films are still repeatedly watched - from Kallalagar to a small role in Mudhalvan to super-hits Dheena, Dhill, Nanda, Pithamagan and Kanda Naal Mudhal. Laila is a versatile actress and a winner of many awards, including the Tamlinadu State Award for Best Actress earlier this year.
One of the sweetest and friendliest stars around, Laila is taking it easy in hometown Mumbai with husband Mehdi these days and Christmas for her is going to be a party throughout, with friends and family.
Laila - you are our lucky mascot and we at Galatta.com wish you a great Christmas! Your first after your wedding!
Links: www.laila.net, Laila's gallery on Galatta.com, Movies gallery on Galatta.com
Gorgeous Asin
 It seems that Santa Claus has been good to Asin for the last couple of years.
For beautiful Asin Thottumkol, Christmas will not just be a family tradition, but a breather from a very hectic shooting schedule spent running from Alwar to Pokkiri to Dashaavtaram.
Asin may most probably spend Christmas 2006 with her family and friends in Kerala whom she has not spent enough time with thanks to her work and it will be her chance to put her feet up and unwind and eat lots of Christmas cake and share Christmas goodies.
From Ullam Ketkume to Ghajini to Varalaaru to Annavaram to Pokkiri, Asin is a busy, busy lass and one can only wait to see what star-studded gifts Santa Claus has, for her talent and hard work, in Christmas 2007!Galatta.com, apart from being web partners of Asin, is a big fan too, and we wish her a great Christmas!
Links: www.asinonline.com, Asin's gallery on Galatta.com, Movies gallery on Galatta.com
Chiyaan's Christmas
 No one needs an introduction to Chiyaan Vikram's charm and goodwill. He is one of the top heroes of the Tamil film industry and yet one of the most down-to-earth people to know, who always has a friendly and kind word for anyone who speaks to him.
Vikram, (or Kenny, which is his given name) will be celebrating Christmas with his family out of Chennai this year, in some cool and cozy place where he can maximize quality bonding time before jumping into hectic shooting schedules again.
His story to stardom has been a struggle, a moving rags-to-riches one. but this star of smash hits like Dhill, Dhool, Gemini, Pithamagan, Saamy, Anniyan and soon, his latest offering Bheemaa; our Chiyaan has scaled the heights with sheer hard work and a smattering of good luck.
Great going, Vikram - Galatta.com wishes you a super Christmas! See you on candid camera very soon after you return from your trip!
Links: www.chiyaanvikram.com, Vikram's gallery on Galatta.com, Movies gallery on Galatta.com
Soft and sweet Meera Jasmine
 A simple, quiet Kerala girl makes her way to the top in the film industry - from Malayalam to Tamil and soon, other languages.
This is Meera Jasmine, the pretty and gentle lass from Kerala who has shot to fame in Tamil hits like Run, Ayutha Yezhuthu and Sanda Kozhi (which crossed 200 days recently!). Christmas is a family tradition for her too, and this soft-spoken young actress will be spending her time quietly with family and friends this Christmas.
Galatta.com wishes you a Merry Christmas, Meera!
Links: Meera Jasmine gallery on Galatta.com, Movies gallery on Galatta.com
Namita: From Surat to South India
Tall and pretty, Namita has shot to cult fame in the South Indian film industry with her  spunky roles, smoky eyes and pouting lips.
This dimpled actress may seem quite the glamour girl, from movies like Sontham and Aei to the Telugu remake of Gemini to Nee Venunda Chellam; but at heart she is a traditionalist and a devout Christian.
Namita is spending this Christmas with her family in Surat and will be back soon!
Namita, Galatta.com wishes you a wonderful Christmas!
Links: Namita's gallery on Galatta.com, Movies gallery on Galatta.com
Pretty Nayantara
Nayantara has shot to fame from a newcomer in films like Manassinakkare and Ayya to Kalvanyn Kadhali to blockbuster Chandramukhi to Ghajini to this year's Deepawali  releases Valavaan, E and Thalaimagan. Considered one of the hottest young actresses in the entire South Indian film industry, this lovely lass is a devout Christian and Christmas is a family tradition for her.
Like many busy stars, Nayantara too will be taking time of to be with her family and friends this year, for their Christmas celebrations.
Nayantara, Galatta.com and your fans wish you a wonderful Christmas!
Links: Nayantara's gallery on Galatta.com, Movies gallery on Galatta.com
Gautham Menon: A 21st century director
He's quiet, he's unassuming, he's simple. And he's one of the hottest young technicians around.
Director Gautham Menon is a celebrity on par with top actors and actresses after just 4 films completed, 1 about to release and 1 in the making. From Minnale to Kaaka Kaaka to Garshana to Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu, Gautham has always been admired for his slick and fast-paced urban films and talked about for his enviable command over his production.
And thanks to wife Preeti, Gautham too is part of her family's Christmas traditions, with family luncheons and get-togethers during the Christmas season.
Gautham, thanks for your support and we at Galatta.com wish you a Merry Christmas and all success with forthcoming Pachaikili Muthucharam, Vaaranamaayiram and your future projects.
Links: www.gauthammenon.com,
www.pachaikilimuthucharam.com,
www.vaaranamaayiram.com
John Abraham: Every woman's (and some men's!) dream
A good-looking collegiate, then a young urban media-planning executive, then a hot pin-up star of brand endorsements and now, a handsome young movie star - gorgeous John Abraham's life and career seem simple, comforting, charmed. and filled with exuberant excitement!
This Mumbai-born-and-brought-up Kerala-ite's mass of swooning lady-fans and envious male-admirers has only increased, from his 1999 Gladrags Manhunt days to international modeling to Cinthol to Levi's to Titan Fastrack to Clinic Plus All Clear to films like Jism to Water to Dhoom. the list goes on.
John's good looks, friendly personality and a nice-guy aura has defied even the myth that an attached man loses fans; and even his very honest relationship with gorgeous model and actress Bipasha Basu has not diminished his popularity.
His Kabul Express released just last week and is doing great and soon to be released is his next film Salaam-E-Ishq and all eyes are on John and his career.
Christmas for John and Bipasha is a round of good, hearty fun. This year, spot them at parties and luncheons with friends and family all over Mumbai, having a great time as the year creeps to an end.
John and Bipasha, we at Galatta.com wish you a fabulous time this Christmas season!
Links: John Abraham's wallpaper on Galatta.com, Movies gallery on Galatta.com.
Hrithik Roshan: Christmas with wife Suzanne
 Hrithik Roshan is truly on top of the world these days, with his sweeping performance in Dhoom 2. From Kaho Na Pyar Hai to Fiza to Koi Mil Gaya to Lakshya to Krrish, Hrithik has proved his versatility with all his roles.
Long-time girlfriend and now, wife of 5 years, Suzanne has been a pillar of strength to Hrithik and every year he spends Christmas with her, be it at parties or a quiet evening at home.
Hrithik, Galatta.com wishes you a "Dhoom-aakedaar" Christmas and good luck for your future projects!
Links: The Dhoom 2 gallery, Dhoom 2 wallpaper, Hrithik's gallery
Tinsel town stars from Tamilnadu to Los Angeles
Of course, Christmas is not restricted to Christians alone, with people of all religions and beliefs celebrating its true spirit - happiness, generosity and time with family and friends.
There are many, many celebrities across the film industries of South India to Mumbai to Hollywood, who will be celebrating Christmas in their own way this year - be it in a quiet manner with family or energetic parties with friends. Here are some of them:
Harris Jayaraj, the music director who seems to have an un-erring sense of great music, with smash hits like Minnale, Ghajini, Anniyan, Kaaka Kaaka, Vettaiyaadu Viliayaadu and many more;
Music director Vijay Antony who has given us hits from Sukran and Dishyum;
Pretty young actress Genelia of Boys, Sachien, Bommarillu, Chennai Kadhal and next year's Dham Dhoom;
and many more stars across the South Indian film industry, Bollywood and beyond.
Of course, Hollywood must be rocking for the past many days, with Christmas parties galore and gleaming, glittering homes, streets, evening haunts and luxury party venues, like yachts and even private islands! Across America, Europe and
Christmas-celebrating nations in Asia and South America, there would be festivals, lunches and dinners, charity functions, private parties and good times with family and friends.
To everyone, Galatta.com wishes a fabulous Christmas in 2006!
Link: The Hollywood star gallery
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