Christmas Videos for the festive Season – sent to eLanka by Patrick Ranasinghe Some Christmas Videos for the festive Season please enjoy and forward to Friends and others Wayne Newton Christmas Songs Wayne Newton Songs of the 60s Bobby Helms Christmas Songs The Ronettes Christmas Songs A Special Anne Murray Christmas ...
Aftermath of the Festive Season. – By Noor Rahim Alas! The festive season is now a thing of the past – a month to be precise. However, there remains the anticipated reminder for some; when the bills start rolling in. In a month which is known popularly as “The Bottle Selling Month” in Sri Lankan circles. Now that the festive season has passed by, with most of us having rejoiced and partaken in the festivities that is the traditional way with most of us. The time has come to take stock of our memories and track down the cost of such extravaganzas. Yes! It is a time of giving is what they say; and we (most of us that is) went to the extent of indulging in materialistic expenditure, with spiritual expenditure taking somewhat a back seat. But it is indeed an old tradition of “Gift Exchanging” that we so ...
THE CURATIVE BENEFITS OF KINDNESS: By Joe Van Langenberg With the festive season already having kicked off and December 25 is slowly but surely fast approaching, with just over four days to go; a feeling of exhilaration especially among the young and carefree, is about to shift gears. For some, or most, with considerable financial wherewithal, Christmas Day is one of enjoyment, with no expense spared and an unrestrained desire to paint the town red. Those who do possess the means to indulge in the niceties of the season, shouldn’t be envied, nor should they be faulted for doing so, given the fact, that it’s their undeniable prerogative. That been said, it ought to be borne in mind, that there are a multitude of others who have the same right, as the rest of society’s affluent to celebrate this Great Day; but are sadly unable to do so, due to ...
The Festive Aura in the Sky – By Noor Rahim One sees the looming aura of the Festive season on the horizon Bringing the message of Peace, Harmony and Goodwill among humans For no matter what Faith you follow; its’ sure to rekindle and awaken The message of peace, harmony & goodness; which is a given The smooth and harmonious carols and seasonal music that herald the season Lulls you to that feeling of compassion, longing and anticipation And your mind does revert to Family, Kith & Kin; and Friends As you listen and reminisce you soon leave behind the woes behind It reminds and cements your universal feeling of giving and togetherness A time of reminiscing and perpetuating good thoughts, wishes and feelings And sincere prayers that everyone may receive the Good Lords’ Blessings Regardless of a persons’ caste, creed or religion In the furore of ...
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