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SUNDAY CHOICE – Silent Night Holy Night – By Charles Schokman Image Source : sistersofcarmel Silent Night Meaning and Review A Timeless Masterpiece “Silent Night” is more than just a beloved Christmas carol; it’s a timeless masterpiece that encapsulates the spirit of the holiday season. Its enduring popularity stems from a combination of factors: its simple yet profound lyrics, its evocative melody, and its powerful message of peace and hope. The song’s ability to transcend cultural and linguistic boundaries has made it a truly global anthem, sung by millions around the world each year. Image Source : quotefancy An Atmosphere of Tranquility One of the most striking aspects of “Silent Night” is its ability to evoke a sense of tranquility and reverence. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of the nativity scene: the quiet stillness of the night, the holy family bathed in the soft light, and the shepherds awestruck by the ...

Dec 13, 2024 Posted by In Articles, Charles Schokman Tagged , , , ,
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Good News From Jayam – December 15, 2024 Jayam Rutnam, Founder President of SLAASC Interviewed by Madhava Wijesinghe of Derana Television – Colombo Jayam speaks in Sinhala and English (Please click on arrow) Another Unique Event by the Holy Family Convent Alumni Association – Keep the date free! “Spring into Giving” – Sunday, April 6th, 2025 SLAASC Christmas Wonderland in North Hollywood, Ca. Included Disney characters Attended by over 500 people SLAASC President Niroshan Kahawatte and family. SLAASC President Niro and his Committee did a fantastic job in planning this event. The SLAASC Committee who made this fabulous event a success. The Guests of honor were Lal and Praxid Perera Christmas carols The kids had a ball! Minnie, Mickey and Donald Duck were there! It even snowed! Caroling, caroling! Sisters Aruni and Ruwani of Santa Barbara, Ca. were invited to the Paramount Pictures’ lot for the ‘Lighting of the Tree’ ...

Dec 10, 2024 Posted by In Articles, Jayam Rutnam Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
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 Peterite Christmas Night 2023 / PRESS RELEASE St. Peter’s College OBU UK hosted their annual Christmas gathering, “Peterite Christmas Night 2023” at Nakshastra Hall in London. It was a fantastic and successful event! The fact that tickets sold out within two weeks of release and that over 300 guests attended speaks volumes about the popularity and enthusiasm for the occasion. The combination of Christmas carols, live music by the band “Solid,” and DJ Ashane surely created a lively and festive atmosphere. It’s heartwarming to hear that the Peterites and guests came together to sing carols, emphasizing the sense of community and shared joy. The presence of Santa Claus with surprises for over 50 kids and The Bubble Show for kids added a magical touch to the event, making it even more memorable for families and children. The collaboration with Whitton Caterers and Roistan Caterers for the food likely contributed to ...

Dec 24, 2023 Posted by In Articles, Photo Gallery, Photos Tagged , , , , , ,
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Gethsemane Clyde Carols By Candlelight 2022 – By kerrigan labrooy 1 more sleep until Gethsemane’s Annual Clyde Carols By Candlelight 2022. Proudly Supported by The City of Casey, Sponsored by Premium Sponsor Barry Bourke Berwick, Presented and Produced by Gethsemane Church & Charity and Hosted by yours truly Kerrigan La-Brooy. Launching in Casey Australia, the TV Spectacular will be Telecast visually over a wide spectrum of Television Networks across the World as well as Broadcast audibly over several Radio Stations. We’re hoping to reach millions again this year. (posters attached). Details: Saturday 17th December 2022 from 7.30 – 10 PM Melbourne Australia Time. If you don’t have Channel 31 or Gethsemane TV you can connect your internet device to your home TV. Whichever way you choose to watch the show, all you have to do is click on either of the following 2 links: Channel 31: https://ctvplus.org.au/content/melbourne-live Gethsemane TV: https://www.gethsemane.com.au/gethsemane-tv/ Due to ...

Dec 16, 2022 Posted by In Articles, Kerrigan Tagged , , ,
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Silent Night – the origin of the hymn – by Des Kelly ELanka’s best friend, Cartoonist, Master-Painter and a family-man, Maxwwll Gerreyn has introduced this Christmas Hymn in his own inimitable fashion, so let us now try to find out the origins of a Christmaa Hymn that most of us have been singing from the time we were all only knee-high to the grasshoppers around us. Take it away Max, and thank you. Desmond Kelly. (Editor-in-Chief) e’Lanka. A delightful  tale of detection and discovery…I reckon its TRUE The song ‘Silent Night’ is by far the most symbolic of Christmas carols. It is understandable, then, that we might wonder about the origin of such an extraordinary song. To tell the story of its origins we must start at the court of Frederick William of Prussia, the fourth king of that name, just after his ascension to the throne in 1840. ...

Dec 14, 2021 Posted by In Articles, DESMOND KELLY Tagged ,
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The Most Wonderful Time of the Year – by Placidus Gomez Placi Gomez, now retired, anAirbnb host and part-time cricket commentator on radio, reminisces and shares his childhood memories of the Christmas scene in Pettah – where his parents ran a grocery shop in the 60s – and the joy of Christmas carols. Amidst the hustle and bustle of city life at Christmas time, one of the busiest shopping precincts in Colombo in the 50s and 60s was Main Street in Pettah. Our family-run grocery shop and pharmacy, M.P. Gomez & Co., was on Main Street and in the weeks leading to Christmas there was frenzied activity at the shop which was filled with those stocking up for the festive season. The flurry and commotion inside the premises made it necessary for extra hands to be hired. My elder siblings helped out too, but with most tasks undertaken manually before ...

Dec 14, 2021 Posted by In Articles Tagged , ,
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    High Commission of Sri Lanka in Canberra Celebrates Christmas Source:Sri Lanka High Commission December 6, 2019 High Commission of Sri Lanka in Canberra celebrated Christmas with the participation of Sri Lankan community at the High Commission premises on 29 November 2019, in keeping with the tradition of commemorating the important festivals of all religions practiced in Sri Lanka. The Rev. Father Steve Nation led Christmas prayers in English and highlighted the meaning of Christmas, coexistence with other faiths and how its empathetic towards other religions.  Rev. Father Ruwan Pradeep delivered the Christmas message trilingually in Sinhala, Tamil and English highlighting the significance of celebration of Christmas by communities around the world. The Christmas carols were sung in Sinhala, Tamil and English by the members of the Australia – Sri Lanka Association (ASLA) and the Canberra Tamil Christian Fellowship (CTCF) along with the members of the High Commission staff. Live music ...

Dec 28, 2019 Posted by In Articles Tagged , ,
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  eLanka – December 2019 – Vol: 1 – This Week’s Events + Sponsors & Advertisers of eLanka Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter Hope has come – English and Sinhala Carols Service (Melbourne event) Christmas Carols in Sinhala & Tamil (Melbourne event) 2019 Clyde Carols By Candlelight – presented by Gethsemane Church (Melbourne event) BELLBIRDS CLUB INC Presents CHRISTMAS CAROLS 19 Sri Lankan NSW Catholic Association – Merry Little Christmas – Ring in the spirit with your community (Sydney event) Sydney Tamil Christian Fellowship Carols 2019 New Years Eve Diner Dance Silver Fawn Club Inc. Christmas Function With Carols Click below for events ...

Dec 4, 2019 Posted by In Articles, eLanka Newsletters Tagged , ,
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