Christmas celebrations Archives

SCATS NSW OVER TWO DECADES HAS BEEN IN ACTIVE EXISTENCE SCATS NSW OVER TWO DECADES HAS BEEN IN ACTIVE EXISTENCE WITH GENUINE SOCIAL WORK SUPPORTING THE COMMUNITY Celebrated as in previous years the valued Christmas Party get together as usual was well patronized held on the 16th December at the Beecroft Community centre The occasion was highlighted by many events deviating from previous Christmas celebrations. The highlight was the participation of renowned vocalist Sohan Weerasinghe who duetted with our own Bony Fernando to mesmerize the audience ably assisted by the Redemtion band . The Children of ‘Muthuhara’ Children’s Society Sydney portrayed an absorbing play coordinated by Niluki Gunaratne which was splendidly choreographed by Peoly Gunaratne. To startle and amaze the children, Santa Claus was in attendance with all his glory. The Baptist church choir delighted those present with soothing singing. Father Treesen and pastor Denver delivered precious Xmas messages which ...

A Heartwarming response – to the article “YULETIDE – BY CHARMAINE CANDAPPA” Dear Charmaine, Thank you for sharing your childhood memories with us and for your best wishes. You definitely had an amazing time while you were growing up. I also recall fondly the Christmas days I spent in Sri Lanka. I lived in a town that was equally populated with Christians. My wonderful neighbors with nine children were Christians. Their Christmas celebrations were elaborate. Being as curious as I am, I would always actively participate in their celebrations, including joining them and going around my town visiting various households singing the Carol. This was one of the few times my parents would allow me to go around the city in the middle of the night with others. As liberal-minded as they were, we also celebrated Christmas in our own way. My father would bring a Christmas tree home and ...