COMMUNITY BONDING
The spirit of Christmas should be experienced by all no matter what the faith. Even a staunch atheist can appreciate the shared feelings of good will and join in with the festive cheer in this Christian festival.
Last night, we visited an Indian restaurant for a bit of a change from the cold meats we'd been eating and possibly will still be eating for another couple of days. The restaurant had a Christmas tree up and festive decorations everywhere. The ensemble of patrons in this restaurant covered a wide gamut of skin colours and diverse mixture of cultural origins. Yet, when the music came on, everyone, regardless of their ethnic backgrounds danced, hugged and wished each other a happy Christmas - it was a special moment.
For me, and evidently many others, it's way beyond the religious aspect and more about the spirit of community and displaying goodwill to others. Sharing in all the festive fun is what we should focus on at this time of year. And if we can be more inclusive, it will encourage our communities to stay connected and thrive off the good will a long time after the decorations have come down.
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