RAFAELLA FERNANDO

Q: If you were to launch a seasonal ‘Raffealla Fernando Christmas Calendar’ (RFCC), who would be featured in it?

A: I would love to launch a seasonal Christmas calendar to keep the festive spirit alive. There would be a few Catholic celebrities because they will relate to the Christmas feeling.

Other than them, there will be fun, happy and cheerful celebrities for sure. To name a few, Jacqueline Fernandez, Dinakshie and Shanudrie Priyasad, Raini Goonatillake, Umaria Sinhawansa, Sangeetha Weeraratne, Sachini Ayendra, Bathiya and Santhush, Chaminda Vaas, Roshan Ranawana and Nathasha Perera.

There are so many but I’ve only named a few celebrities.

Q: Your favourite Christmas photograph from your personal collection is…

A: I did a photoshoot with Shanudrie Priyasad and we called it ‘Oh! Christmas tree.’ Her dress was designed to look like a Christmas tree and we decorated it with seasonal decor. The shoot was loved by everyone – including myself!

Q: What is your best advice to stay calm in the festive season?

A: I’m usually a calm and unstressed person – so it makes no difference to me because I remain the same. I meditate for an hour every day and truly believe that a calm mind helps you lead a happy life.

Of course, my advice is not about meditating because that’s not everyone’s cup of tea. Being organised, making a checklist and listening to music while prepping for Christmas will help you feel lighter and less stressed.

Q: And what Christmas miracle would you most like to see come true?

A: World peace, and all our hearts being filled with love and compassion. With all that we’re seeing and hearing, I can’t think of anything else to wish for.