Gurpinder Pal Singh, a renowned singer and percussionist residing in Canada, recently shared a heartwarming video capturing a unique encounter with Santa Claus. In the video, a man dressed as the beloved Santa Claus, known as Father Christmas, surprises Singh by greeting him in Punjabi, a moment that quickly went viral.
The authentic Santa, complete with the iconic white beard and traditional attire, warmly addresses Singh with ‘Sat Sri Akaal, Ki haal aa?’ – a familiar Sikh greeting translating to ‘Hello! How are you?’. Singh’s laughter fills the video as he responds positively, enjoying the delightful interaction. “Santa from Surrey nagar,” Singh captions the endearing clip, noting that Surrey is a city in Canada’s British Columbia.
This heartening moment, shared on social media three days ago, has garnered immense attention, amassing over a million views and sparking enthusiasm among netizens.
The response was overwhelmingly positive, with users expressing their delight and amusement at the Punjabi-speaking Santa Claus. “Omg this is so cute lol… god bless this Santa,” one user commented. Another user exclaimed, “Punjabi Santa,” showcasing appreciation for the unique cultural twist.
Gurpinder Pal Singh – The Punjabi Santa Claus Greeting Charms Netizens
A playful suggestion emerged with a comment jokingly referring to the Santa as “Santadeep Singh Khalsa.” Among the flurry of reactions, one user described the encounter as “Epic,” highlighting the joyous impact of this Santa’s unexpected linguistic prowess.
In a separate incident, social media was recently abuzz when a woman shared an unconventional Christmas bonus she received from her employer, leaving many in disbelief. Amanda, an employee at a hospital, disclosed that the hospital opted for an unusual Christmas gesture – a baked potato bar, which served as the staff’s bonus.
Adding to the surprise, she mentioned that they were required to pay for the potato, sparking varied reactions online.
