First published 2024
In a small Indian village, the Gupta family prepares for their annual Christmas celebration. But this year, their long-held traditions are upended when a mischievous young nephew arrives, determined to shake things up. As the family navigates cultural clashes and unexpected visitors, they discover the true meaning of the holiday season – one of togetherness, acceptance, and the magic of embracing the unfamiliar. Tagore's poignant prose weaves a tale that is both comfortingly familiar and delightfully surprising.
Genres: fiction, family, christmas, 20th-century, 21st-century
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, found-family
Setting: India
Period: 20th-century, 21st-century
140 pages · Hardcover · New Vessel Press