The pealing of Church bells will herald the dawn of another Christmas marking the birth of Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace. Christians countrywide are getting ready to mark the event along with their counterpart worldwide.
When luxury hotels were gearing to commemorate the birth of Christ, people throughout the country also organized various programmes.
Officials of the Wennappuwa Pradeshiya Sabha who raised 500 thousand rupees, distributed footwear among children of low income families in the Mellawa and Yogiyana areas. Presentation of Christmas Carols was part of the programme. A notable feature was the participation of Catholic priests and members of the Maha Sangha. Senior Minister Milroy Fernando was also present.
A Christmas function organized by the Batticaloa District Secretariat was held at the Secretariat under the auspices of District Secretary P.S.M. Charles. A presentation of Carols and a special Christmas sermon were some highlights. Gifts were distributed among the children.
Gifts were distributed among indoor child patients at a Christmas function organized by the Colombo National Hospital Committee. Hospital Committee members including its Chairman Rishri Farook joined in the event which was held under the patronage of Director of the Colombo National Hospital Dr. Anil Jasinghe.
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