Funday Times

The Seasonal Spirit
As the year 2005 draws to an end, and Christmas and the New Year 2006 approaches us, people all over the world are in a frenzy of excitement. Many students are in the midst of their year end exams, but despite the stress due to all that, everyone looks forward to the long vacation and fun lying ahead. For Christmas is a time for all, irrespective of religion, to share, go shopping, partying and visiting friends and relatives.

When speaking to Nadine about what her views are on the topic 'Seasonal Spirit', she said, "I love the month of December! December is a time for forgetting school work and going along with the spirit of Christmas".

Imrah, who doesn't celebrate Christmas as she's a Muslim says, "I may not celebrate Christmas, but I still like going shopping during the season".
We see many shops decorated, with chasing lights, shining Christmas balls and various other tinsel decorations as we stroll down streets here in Colombo. The aromas of assorted Christmas goodies wafting towards those passing by are enticingly delicious.

"The only thing missing during Christmas in Sri Lanka is snow. Nevertheless, I love Christmas and I really enjoy helping my mother to make Christmas cake. Decorating the Christmas tree is fun too", said an ecstatic Rushala.
Decorating Christmas trees is the most favourite activity of many and kids enjoy writing letters to Santa. During the season, another thing we all look forward to is receiving cards. Many send home-made cards while some buy them.

When speaking to Oshini, she said, "I always send home-made cards to my friends. I have a contest with my sister receiving the most number of cards too".

Although most of us celebrate Christmas in a grand way, some others world over are deprived of this privilege due to poverty. It is a piteous sight to see some people starving on the streets. The least that we could do to help them is to give them a meal at least on Christmas day.

However, another pleasant activity takes place during the
season; carol services. In the past, there were minstrels who went from door to door with their instruments, singing carols. Today, although there are hardly any minstrels, many institutions, offices etc., have their own carol services.

This is what Himashika had to say, "I love singing carols and being a part of a choir". Therefore, I would like to conclude this article with the following quote.

"At Christmas I no more desire a rose
Than wish a snow in May's new-fangled show;
But like of each thing that in season grows".

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