Tara Sutaria has grown up surrounded by Christmas traditions and says she hopes to keep them alive while creating new ones of her own. The actor, who celebrates the festival with close friends and family every year, says the joy of Christmas for her lies in meaningful rituals passed down through generations.
“My nani makes the traditional Christmas pudding every year, atleast 20 of them, which we gift to close friends and family. My mother followed the tradition and it’s wonderful that I can now share it with my friends,” Tara shares. She adds that her family’s Christmas tree is equally special. “My family has been collecting decor for our Christmas tree from around the world for 60 years, and I keep adding to it during my travels. So I love
decorating with a mix of the old and new.”
Food plays a central role in the Sutaria household during the holidays, and every dish on the Christmas menu is made at home. “The family recipe for roasted turkey and potatoes takes two and half days to make. Its labourious but worth the effort. We have glazed ham, cranberry and apple sauce, macroni and cheese is a crowd favourite,” she says. Tara also reveals that festive cooking is a family affair. Each year, her father prepares brandied cream, while she experimented with baking a pecan pie this Christmas, which turned out to be a hit.
Recently, Tara hosted a Christmas bash attended by friends, family and industry colleagues. Speaking about the gathering, she says, “I had close friends and my beloved’s (Veer Pahariya) friends and family over. There was lots of singing and dancing.” Known for her love of classic aesthetics, the actor says music and décor are integral to her parties. “I enjoy playing music from the 60s and 70s at my parties. I also love decorating with flowers and tablescapes. Anyone close to me knows candles are a big part of my parties. The theme this year was very Ralph Lauren, deep reds and greens, Scottish plaid tartan decor,” she adds.
Looking ahead, Tara reveals the one tradition she would love to start with her partner and future family. “Each member at the dinner table saying something they are grateful for because Christmas is the time to give thanks,” she says, describing it as a meaningful way to pause and reflect during the festive season.
She also maintains a personal ritual that she never skips. Every year, Tara rewatches the same set of Christmas films, finding comfort in their familiarity. All three Home Alone films, along with Love Actually and The Holiday, make it to her annual watchlist without fail.
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