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AWAY IN A MANGER – Christmas Card Image Source : catholic daily reflections NO CRIB FOR A BED Both during Christmas festivities as well as prayers of thanks in the season a mediating thought can be that God appeared on earth amongst the poor. Why? There are some suggestive indicators from which a design may be worked out. It was probably a recognition that the great multitudes on earth were these materially unfortunate people . It is not that the more fortunate classes were neglected by The Lord but as the Bible quotes Jesus as saying in Luke 18:25 that “it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God” It is also in the Qur’an of Islam. The “Eye of the Needle” was in fact a narrow gateway into Jerusalem. Since camels were heavily loaded with goods ...

Dec 17, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Christmas, CHRISTMAS AND SEASONS GREETINGS, Christmas Card, Christmas festivities, God

The XVth Anniversary Celebrations of the Thomian Carol Service, heralds the Advent Season in Sydney Archbishop of Sydney Kanishka Raffel reminds us of the “true meaning of Christmas” The Christmas mood was that of “expectation” as the guests gathered for this much anticipated festival of “Nine Lessons and Carols” presented by the S.Thomas’ College Old Boys’ Association of NSW/ACT. The congregation, comprised of alumni and community members, gathered with eager enthusiasm. The Thomian Carol Service is not a mere performance but an interactive expression of joy and celebration. The energy and warmth radiating from the audience contributed to the communal spirit of the event, turning it into a shared celebration of the Christmas season. In the magical tapestry of the Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols organized by the Alumni association, each element played a crucial role in creating an unforgettable Christmas experience. The success of the Festival of Nine ...

Dec 17, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Christmas, Nine Lessons and Carols, S.Thomas’ College Old Boys’ Association of NSW, Sydney, Thomian Carol service, Thomian The XV th Anniversary Celebrations

Festive Cheers: Homemade Eggnog Delight for a Merry Christmas! – By Malsha – eLanka Celebrate the festive spirit of Christmas with a classic and irresistible treat – Eggnog! This rich and creamy beverage is a holiday essential, bringing warmth and joy to gatherings. Here’s a simple and delightful recipe to create your own homemade Eggnog: Eggnog Recipe Ingredients: 2 cups fresh milk 4 tablespoons sugar 3 eggs 1/2 tsp nutmeg powder 1/2 tsp cinnamon powder 1/2 teaspoon ginger powder A pinch of clove powder Instructions: In a deep vessel, combine fresh milk, cinnamon powder, nutmeg powder, ginger powder, and clove powder. Mix well and heat on low flame, allowing it to boil for about 5 minutes. Separate the egg yolks from the whites. In a bowl, add 2 tablespoons of sugar to the egg yolks and beat until the sugar dissolves. Gradually incorporate the previously prepared milk mixture into the ...

Dec 16, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, eLanka Recepies, Malsha Madhuhansi Tagged Christmas, Christmas Drinks, Christmas Treats, Eggnog, Eggnog Recipe, eLanka, How to Made Eggnog

CandleAid Lanka – A Time To Share The December northerly winds are blowing. People all over the world are planning for Christmas. The ‘Haves’ juggle with multiple choices and the ‘Have nots’ lament in a litany of sadness for Christmas to come and go as fast as possible. The sooner it leaves them the better it is and more tolerable the pain would be. Yes, they breathe a sigh of relief that January has arrived, and the Christmas celebration has floated away from their ‘hard earned’ lives. That is a reality the poor face year in year out. “So, this is Christmas, what have you done?” sang John Lennon. Amidst the grand plans we make, why not think of the birthday we celebrate? Why not figure out a way to give a gift to the Birthday Boy? No, I am certainly not asking for a donation. I only write to ...

Dec 16, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged CandleAid Lanka, Christmas, Christmas planning worldwide, December northerly winds, Haves and Have nots during Christmas, time to share

Kaleidoscope with Savithri Rodrigo 188 14 12 2023 We’re ringing in the Christmas cheer at Park Street Gourmet with lots of gifts on the show today, while stopping by to check on Sri Lanka’s climate commitments, oil, stock & gold prices, chat with a Galle Literary Festival highlight, embrace meaningful gifts, catch up on the economy and go on a Santa-Con! ...

Dec 14, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Savithri Rodrigo Tagged Christmas, gifts, Kaleidoscope 188, Park Street Gourmet, Santa-Con!, Savithri Rodrigo, Sri Lanka’s climate commitments

It’s that time of the Year – Once again.- By Noor Rahim Onset of the Festive Season. The flowers are all but gone and the trees have shed all their leaves. How one misses the various types of Birds, Bees and Butterflies that foraged for food in the previous days. Only the few bushy-tailed squirrels that scamper hither and thither on the grounds; picking up the nuts and every morsel of food they can gather for their hibernation; are currently visible. The daylight hours keep getting shorter by the day; and along comes the drop in temperature too. The ardent connoisseur of a “White Christmas” will no doubt await the snows; that they pray will complete their Christmas. To offset this change of weather and its’ temporary change of environmental setbacks comes that “Spiritual Change” in atmosphere. You feel the onset of the Festive Season in its immediate wake; although ...

Dec 13, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Noor Rahim Tagged Christmas, Noor Rahim

Sandown Regency presents Christmas with Noeline & Friends – Photos thanks to Johann Jayasinha Christmas with Noeline & friends featuring Sohan, Andrea, Lozaine and Thirani backed by Ebony at the Sandown Regency (Walawwa) in Melbourne, Organised by Esric Jackson & Bert Ekanaike. Coverage by SNNI & CH31 Good Morning Sri Lanka Please click here to visit eLanka facebook page to view the full set of photos ...

Dec 12, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Photo Gallery, Photos Tagged Christmas, Christmas with Noeline & Friends, Johann Jayasinha, Melbourne, Sandown Regency presents Christmas, Walawwa Australia

Good News From Jayam December 15, 2023 Pls Scroll Down 35 items Christmas Wonderland and Carols in North Hollywood, Ca. The SLAASC’s Christmas Wonderland and Carols on December 9th, was a big hit with hundreds of Sri Lankans who came to North Hollywood, Ca. Guest of Honor was Lal Perera and his wife Praxid. Los Angeles Consul General Dr. Lalith Chandradasa was there. SLAASC President Niroshan Kahawatte and his Committee went out of their way to decorate the venue with thousands of lights and Christmas trees. They even had fake snow which fell on the guests. The highlight of the show was Sri Lankan kids, who sang Christmas carols. They had practiced for this event and they did a great job! Well done SLAASC. The event was televised in Sri Lanka. The MC’s were Keith Ranga and Medini Ratnayaka. DO GHAZAL Tea About the brand: Do Ghazal Tea ...

Dec 11, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Jayam Rutnam Tagged Christmas, Colombo Lotus Tower, Dr Lalith Chandradasa, Ghazal Tea from Akbar Brothers (Pvt) Ltd, GOOD NEWS, Hollywood The SLAASC's Christmas, Jayam Rutnam, SLAASC

Christmas – By Persis Ranasinghe Source : Qld Sri Lankan Newsletter – Dæhæna – December 2023 Christmas (or Feast of the Nativity) is an annual festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, observed primarily on December 25 as a religious and cultural celebration among billions of people around the world. It is also a declared Public Holiday in many parts of the world. This photo represents what Christmas means as a family. Grandmother Persis is explaining to the three year old granddaughter Gabby the significance of the crib. Back then the families had to register a new born baby in their historical tribal town rather than where they lived. This also meant that Joseph and very pregnant Mary had to travel from Nazareth to Bethlehem, as this was the town that Joseph’s family (the royal family of David) originally came from – journey of about 112 kilometres. This journey was ...

Nov 30, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged annual festival, Bethlehem, Christmas, cultural celebration, Jesus Christ, Persis Ranasinghe, season

Easter 2023 – By Niroshan de S Wijeyeratne Source : Queensland Sri Lankan Newsletter – Dæhæna – April 2023 Every year, Easter has two significant celebrations – Good Friday and Easter Sunday. Unlike Christmas, these dates change from year to year – based on the lunar calendar. This year, Easter will be commemorated on Good Friday 7 and Sunday 9 April. However, many churches will start Easter celebrations one week earlier on Palm Sunday, which leads to the term ‘Holy Week’. Easter can mean different things for different people – for some, it’s an opportunity to spend time with loved ones but for others, Easter means much more. Easter is the epitome of the Christian faith, representing rebirth and renewal as we remember the death and resurrection of our Saviour, Jesus Christ. In the Christian calendar, Easter Saturday is the day between death and life, despair and joy. Easter Saturday ...

Apr 2, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Christmas, Easter 2023, Holy Week, Palm Sunday, The darkness of Good Friday