Do you remember the first time you opened up Christmas presents below a decorated tree, or helped your mother make rum cake in the middle of a cold winter afternoon?

The first time you were allowed to stay up until midnight and bring in the New Year with family and friends?

Maybe one special X'mas or New Year simply spent in the company of a loved one?

We invite our readers to send in videos and/ or photographs of their most memorable Christmas and New Year celebrations.

Explain why they were so special to you and share your precious moments with us -- 'tis the season to cherish family and friends, so introduce us to your loved ones through video and photos and give us the story behind your most memorable day.

Videos need to uploaded to Rediff iShare as outlined below:

1. Download Rediff iShare
2. Install the client on your PC
3. Upload your Videos/Photos using the Tag 'MemorableXmas, NewYear'

Send the link to your iShare video, along with your story and accompanying photographs to getahead@rediff.co.in and be sure to mention your full name, age, occupation, hometown and contact details -- the best reader contributions will be published right here on Rediff.com, alongside your video and pics for all to see, so hurry and send in yours today!