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Christmas Made in Singapore
by Raymond A Fernando

Sunday, November 17, 2002

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The annual light up at Orchard Road

People in festive mood gathering here by the lorry loads

The Christmas lights that sparkle at night

Here the city comes alive and it’s such a beautiful sight





Christians who congregate in churches to attend midnight mass

Start of the Christmas celebrations that for 12 days, will last

We hear Christmas carols being sung in many places

We see goodwill being spread amongst the different races





Children all excited decorating the Christmas tree

The smiles on their pretty faces are a sheer delight to see

"Santa Claus is coming tonight!" all would say

For surely the gifts St Nick brings will make their day





As in many cities, the Christmas feast in Singapore is an annual tradition

Here family and friends tuck in on meals that are prepared from mummy’s kitchen

Providing for the poor, sickly and less fortunate people in Singapore, is an annual affair

During Christmas, volunteers raise funds for them because they care and share

For the true meaning of Christmas is to give with our hearts

This for many will for the New Year, be a good start

Sincerely,



Raymond Anthony Fernando

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Reviewed by - - - - - TRASK 11/17/2002
11-17-02 Re: Singapore My Favorite Place To Go__

So Sad They Only Celebrate IT (Care & Share) on That Only One Day Xmas With out a Doubt!

TRASK
Reviewed by *********** ********** (Reader) 11/17/2002
Thank you for reminding me...I love Singapore. I visited there when I was 15 yrs old with my Mum, Dad and Sister. It was the year I was turning from girl to woman and the atmosphere of that place was magical. I remember strolling down Orchard Road to go to the huge shopping centres..A fifteen year olds eyes grew wide at such sights as were seen in those beautiful shops. I remember eating coconut ice-cream in the Mandarin Hotel (sp?) And I still have a gold Orchid brooch that my Father brought me for a memento. A beautiful poem, about a beautiful place. Your thought are most heartfelt and welcomed and I agree with your meaning of Christmas.

Ty, Dani

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