{"id":295694,"date":"2025-12-18T08:04:50","date_gmt":"2025-12-18T06:04:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/bloemnuus\/?p=295694"},"modified":"2025-12-18T08:04:53","modified_gmt":"2025-12-18T06:04:53","slug":"season-of-giving-marked-in-appropriate-fashion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/bloemnewsexpress\/season-of-giving-marked-in-appropriate-fashion\/","title":{"rendered":"Season of giving marked in appropriate fashion"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Christmas celebrations are in full swing at the Windmill Casino in Bloemfontein.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On 4 December the Christmas Garden Lights were switched on. The event brought an incredible turnout of families, friends and holiday enthusiasts. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The evening raised valuable support for Windmill&#8217;s beneficiary, the New Beginnings Animal Shelter. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Thank you Windmill, and all visitors, for your generous donations. 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PHOTO: Supplied<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Every donation, big or small, is greatly appreciated, especially during this festive season.&#8221; \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For visitors who would like to donate pet food, blankets, beds, bowls or toys, a donation box was placed in the casino foyer, opposite Rosie&#8217;s Restaurant. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Johan Oosthuizen, general manager of Windmill Casino, described a heart-warming event. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Seeing so many members of the community come together to celebrate the festive season was truly special. We are proud to host an event that spreads joy, supports a local charity, and creates lasting memories. We welcome everyone to return throughout December to enjoy the lights and share in the spirit of giving.&#8221; \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The lights remain on and will continue to shine until Monday 5 January. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To keep the festive fun going, live music, a vibrant night market, and plenty of activities for the little ones will follow.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Children can meet Santa and his cheerful helpers in the enchanting Santa&#8217;s Village on Thursday 18 December. Here they can share their Christmas wishes. Parents can capture these magical moments with keepsake photos of their children&#8217;s visit. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Santa&#8217;s Village will be open from Thursday, through to Saturday 20 December, from 16:00 to 22:00 each evening. 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