December 16, 2024
Samaara Anirudh
Class 5, Sri Vani International School, Bengaluru
New-age Santa Claus would sport green clothing from head to toe, symbolising the colour of verdant Mother Earth. He would ride a flying car with the backseat filled with gifts. The vehicle would be eco-friendly, releasing oxygen instead of smoke. It would be powered by eco-friendly fuel. He would gift everyone saplings to plant in their gardens and balconies and recycling bins to dispose of garbage. He would also place these bins on roads, in malls and in other public places. He would have an Instagram handle @gogreensanta and on it he would post the message, “Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way! Oh! What fun it is to ride in an eco-friendly way! Let’s start living the green way today!
Dhyani Shah
Class 6, Billabong High International School, Mumbai
A new-age Santa would be very updated with all the latest technology. He would be very empathetic and use technology to stay informed about global affairs. He would give people money and food and help people in calamity-affected areas to rebuild their homes. He would disguise himself and wander around in ordinary clothes so people would not notice him. He would use a sleigh equipped with a global positioning system (GPS) and technology that provides weather-related information to reach his destinations by the most efficient routes. He would use social media platforms like YouTube and Instagram to narrate stories to children, give them life lessons and keep in touch with them. He would gift children books and eco-friendly toys. He would also invent different gadgets that would cater to every child’s unique needs.
Sawinee Mukherjee
Class 6, Smt Sulochanadevi Singhania School, Thane
Since artificial intelligence (AI) is prevalent everywhere, our dear Santa Claus would travel the world in the form of tiny bot replicas. Children around the world would be super happy to find gifts at different corners of their houses. Gifts would not include e-books but our favourite storybooks. Our beloved Santa bots would go house to house and exclaim an electronic, “Ho, ho, ho!” and drop the gifts carrying a secret message. The message would read, “Go, my dear child! Stop the adults from cutting down trees. Mother Earth is extremely scared!” Santa would use a driverless, battery-operated electric vehicle as his sleigh and would be seated comfortably. New-age Santa would take a selfie with a desert filter and share it on Instagram and Snapchat with the message, “If you continue overusing your resources, you will find me in this environment 50 years from now.”
Sachi Mehta
Class 6, Billabong High International School, Mumbai
Modern-day Santa would be tech-savvy and would celebrate the diverse world we live in presently. He would serve as an inspiration to the world, promote social responsibility and education and encourage children to make the world a better place. His clothes would be made of eco-friendly and recycled materials. His sleigh would be powered by hydrogen fuel and solar panels. It would have an AI-based navigation system. He would use social media to share educational and creative content. He would also share fun art and math videos, promoting joyful learning. His posts would also include humorous content that would spread cheer and laughter around the world. He would gift children fun puzzles and educational kits.
Parnika Dutta
Class 6, Epic Public School, Cooch Behar
Riding on his sleigh from the North Pole, our modern Santa would be physically fit and strong. However, his iconic, “Ho, ho, ho!” would remain the same. He would teach children to become good human beings and not waste time on gadgets and social media. Instead of his red and white suit, he would wear jeans and shirts that children would find fashionable. His transportation would be more advanced and his sleigh would be an e-sleigh. It would comprise all the modern technology and communication systems. He would use technology to record children’s screen time and social media to spread happiness. Modern Santa would gift children equipment for outdoor games so that they could engage in outdoor activities instead of using phones for entertainment. He would inspire children through his kind and generous personality and would transform naughty kids into little angels.
Varunikha Sasikumar
Class 9, The Indian Public School, Erode
Modern Santa would be tech-savvy and energetic and would have a sustainable approach. He would raise awareness among children about bullying and other issues. His iconic red suit would include technological features such as temperature control. His gift sack would be replaced by a classy and stylish bag. Santa’s sleigh would have a temperature control facility, attractive lights and music. His reindeer would wear decorative costumes. He would share gift recommendations and entertain people via social media platforms such as TikTok and Instagram. He would gift children customised, sustainable gifts and creative experiences that would enhance their imagination.
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