Three generations of Kerala family get together in Capital
So far, Christmas was all about presents, decorations and going to church.” Biju Sebastian, Indian sales manager
I am living and loving every minute with our grandchildren.” Cyriac Thomas, 76-year-old grandparent
abu dhabi — For six-year-old Elaine Rose, it was an unforgettable Christmas on Monday. She had a get-together with 20 members of her family, including her grandparents and eight others landing in Abu Dhabi from their home in Kerala, India.
Elaine’s parents Biju Sebastian and Anju Annie had a longstanding wish to let their girls Aneetta, Tiara and Elaine understand and celebrate Christmas in true spirit of togetherness. And finally they succeeded this time.
“So far, Christmas was all about presents, decorations and going to church. This time, I managed to make it special by bringing together girls’ grandparents, uncles aunts and kids. This is the best time so far in our lives,” Sebastian, a sales manager at a private company in Abu Dhabi, said.
Anju noted that the feeling of love and togetherness has grown many bounds this Christmas with 10 family members from Kerala and five from Al Ain joining the five of them in Abu Dhabi.
“We are 20 with my parents, sister, brother and their children. Never before is our house and heart so filled with love and happiness. We are experiencing the joy and togetherness of Christmas to its fullest,” Anju said.
Elaine’s grandparents Cyriac Thomas, 76, and Theresa Cyriac, 72, were unable to express their feelings as it was their long wish to have such a get-together. “I am living and loving every minute with our grandchildren. Even back in Kerala, all are busy with their lives. Luckily we are here together and this embodies the true festive spirit,” Cyriac said.
“I can’t ask for anything more from my children. I had my first bite of authentic Arabic food,” Theresa said gleefully.
ashwani@khaleejtimes.com