A time of fellowship and merrymaking with family
TODAY is all about sharing the love and the joy of Christmas. For most families this is the time of the year where they come together, exchange gifts, sing hymns and carols spread the message of hope, feast and most importantly celebrate the birth of Jesus.
Whether you are celebrating a secular or religious Christmas, it is a day for fun, love and happiness.
For the Waqa family of Nabukaluka Waidina in Naitasiri spending Christmas with their immediate family is one they hopes will be memorable.
Eta Waqa says they have organised a special event. “A lot of us prefer celebrating Christmas in the village because everyone is here, so it’s going to be fun and exciting,” Ms Waqa said.
She added that Christmas has a lot of different meanings to people and it holds important sentimental values that give people a chance to enjoy themselves during the last month of the year.
For us Christians, we celebrate Christmas in our way, a time when those of many different faiths can come together, a time of fellowship and merrymaking with family members and friends. This season should also be a time to make new friends and mend broken relationships, to be accommodating and to forgive.
Christmas is also a good time to reflect on what has transpired, learn from shortfalls and make commitments to do better or be a better person.
With such beautiful weather to enjoy over the festive season, it’s no wonder Fijians like to make Christmas and new year a month-long celebration!
Beach picnics and parties are also held during Christmas — these parties continue until the new year. As you enjoy Christmas remember to keep safe
this season.