{"id":43831,"date":"2024-12-19T06:03:41","date_gmt":"2024-12-19T04:03:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/kougaexpress\/cherished-christmas-traditions-remembered-20241218-2\/"},"modified":"2024-12-19T06:03:41","modified_gmt":"2024-12-19T04:03:41","slug":"cherished-christmas-traditions-remembered-20241218-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/kougaexpress\/cherished-christmas-traditions-remembered-20241218-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Cherished Christmas traditions remembered"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li>from Humansdorp: I wish we could return to a time when loving others and ourselves was valued, and when enjoying traditional Christmas meals was a cherished tradition. We need the warmth of gifts, laughter, and joy within our families. It\u2019s also essential to dedicate time to the elderly, offering them love and affection.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n <b><br \/>\n  <span id=\"U1025719966346mF\" style=\"font-family:'BoomerCond Bold';font-weight:bold;font-style:normal;\"><br \/>\n   <span id=\"U102571996634ySD\" style=\"color:#bebebe;\"><br \/>\n    <span id=\"U102571996634AGB\" style=\"font-family:'Nasdings';\">)<\/span> <\/span>Shannon Slabbert<\/span><br \/>\n <\/b>from Patensie: We need venues where people can enjoy entertainment shows. Currently, the only options for entertainment are visiting the beach and then returning home. Those who can\u2019t afford transportation have no choice but to remain at home.<\/p>\n<p>\n <b><br \/>\n  <span id=\"U102571996634pWH\" style=\"color:#bebebe;\"><br \/>\n   <span id=\"U102571996634RfH\" style=\"font-family:'Nasdings';\">)<\/span> <\/span>Cel\u00e9ste Scheepers<\/b> from Jeffreys Bay: When I was younger, one of my fondest memories was attending my father\u2019s Christmas work party, where Father Christmas would appear and present each child with a personalised gift. Another memorable experience was when Father Christmas made an appearance at my parents\u2019 house.<\/p>\n<p>\n <b><br \/>\n  <span id=\"U102571996634TEI\" style=\"color:#bebebe;\"><br \/>\n   <span id=\"U102571996634ZlH\" style=\"font-family:'Nasdings';\">)<\/span> <\/span>Mongezi Khatshiwe<\/b> from Humansdorp: I miss the heartfelt sentiment of handwritten Christmas cards. They truly feel like they come from the heart of the sender. I believe that many others also long for the personal touch that handwritten cards provide, unlike the typical store-bought ones available today.<\/p>\n<p>\n <b><br \/>\n  <span id=\"U102571996634IHF\" style=\"color:#bebebe;\"><br \/>\n   <span id=\"U1025719966343KE\" style=\"font-family:'Nasdings';\">)<\/span> <\/span>Geneva Lippert<\/b> from Jeffreys Bay: When we were younger, we had such a wonderful time spending Christmas Eve with cousins and nephews who travelled from afar. Meanwhile, the adults were busy preparing food, and the kids sneakily peeked at the gifts.<\/p>\n<p>\n <b><br \/>\n  <span id=\"U1025719966347ED\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:bold;font-family:'BoomerCond Bold';\"><br \/>\n   <span id=\"U102571996634quF\" style=\"color:#bebebe;\"><br \/>\n    <span id=\"U102571996634mjF\" style=\"font-family:'Nasdings';\">)<\/span> <\/span>Eunice Boesman<\/span><br \/>\n <\/b>from Thornhill: Growing up, Christmas was a delightful experience. The anticipation of waking up early on Christmas morning to watch the sunrise paint the sky with different colours was truly magical. The birds singing felt like a Christmas melody. We wore new clothes, gathered with family, and watched the joy on children\u2019s faces as they opened their presents. 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