The Fiji TimesShare the true spirit of Christmas
CELEBRATING a major a part of Christian antiquity with the delivery of Jesus Christ brings individuals collectively in a unique religious means.
The commemoration of Jesus Christ’s nativity has at all times been a major a part of the Christian calendar — celebrated by tens of millions of individuals all over the world each December 25.
The day is just not solely noticed by Christians or believers however can be celebrated by non-Christians who’ve come to embrace the festive season.
It’s a time the place individuals from all over the world come collectively to recollect the delivery of the Messiah and is commonly noticed with a particular church service or mass.
Aside from the church service, gift-giving, household and social gatherings, symbolic decorations and feasting are additionally related to the day. As many make their procuring runs at this time and tomorrow for his or her Sunday Christmas get-together, authorities have reiterated the significance of procuring good and likewise being secure when travelling throughout this peak festive season.
This 12 months the Client Council of Fiji referred to as on all Fijian shoppers and merchants to maintain displaying solidarity and to work hand in hand to construct again stronger.
CCF chief govt officer, Seema Shandil, stated the council reiterates on the significance of searching for one another and sharing the true spirit of Christmas giving and forgiveness.
“Customers have the ability to make a distinction within the lives of many this season by making small adjustments of their buying choices,” Ms Shandil stated.
“When out procuring, contemplate shopping for from native distributors and retailers. With this small transfer, you may ensure that there may be meals on the desk for different Fijians.
“By going native, additionally, you will be creating employment to your fellow Fijians going into the New 12 months and make sure that our native communities develop within the face of adversities.”
On individuals’s motion to outer islands, the Maritime Security Authority of Fiji has urged Fijians to journey safely this festive season.
The authority in an announcement additionally pleaded with ship operators, ship brokers and transport stakeholders to practise due diligence this week.
“Considered the height season for inter-island travels, MSAF will likely be monitoring the motion of passengers and crew earlier than departure and on arrival in any respect our native ports to make sure security is just not compromised at any time,” the authority acknowledged.
“In an effort to keep up the best stage of security, MSAF has elevated manpower at busy ports with the intention to facilitate swift movement of operations throughout this busy interval.”
The Fiji Police Power can be conducting their site visitors checks and breathalyser checks this week.
Police has reminded drivers to be alert and vigilant always in gentle of the anticipated elevated motion of individuals this weekend.
Police stated it was vital for Fijians to remain secure, to not drive underneath the affect of liquor and be thoughtful of different roads customers throughout this festive season.
