India, Dec. 24 -- For actor-dancer Lauren Gottlieb, the true spirit of Christmas has remained constant despite living and working across countries. "Christmas has always been a deeply magical time for me. It instantly connects me to the little girl who woke up on Christmas mornings believing in pure magic," she shares." Today, watching her nephews experience that same joy feels just as special. "No matter where I am in the world, the essence of Christmas stays the same, it's that feeling of warmth, wonder, and magic that never really leaves."

Among her cherished traditions, one ritual stands out; getting a real Christmas tree. "Going to pick one out with my family, feeling the cold air, and taking our time to find 'the one' is what truly...