Dear Readers,Christmas is almost here, and the festive feeling is in the air! It’s a time for joy and happiness, and for many, it’s about reliving the good memories of their childhoods, even as adults. For kids, it’s about innocence, excitement and presents, but it’s also important to remember the true spirit of Christmas – peace, friendship and helping those who aren’t as fortunate as we may be. To help get into the festive spirit during the pandemic, eight families from the city reveal what they have planned for Christmas this year and the celebrations that make it so special.On the cover, we have the stunning Mannara Chopra who makes heads turn wherever she goes. Apart from her drop-dead gorgeous looks, her commendable acting skills are lately what she’s received a lot of compliments for. Read about her Christmas celebrations, latest project and more in our Cover Story.We also present an upcoming fashion designer, Yashasvi Jhala, the founder of ‘Lua by Yashasvi Jhala,’ who has creativity flowing in her veins. We find out more about Yashasvi’s other passions on our People in Focus section.Last but not least, Grand Getaways has Tanya and her mother Ritu Singh telling us about their trip to the northern part of Finland, Lapland.And tell us what you think. If you have any suggestions, comments or queries, please e-mail me at publisheryou-and-i.com.