The festive season is upon us and the atmosphere is filled with excitement as 2019 draws to a close. But are the public holidays still significant and does the public really understand where they stem from?
Christmas Day celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ and is very important to Christians but the majority of people see it as another date on the calendar and an off-day from work.
The youth seemingly chooses to celebrate it differently by having a braai and enjoying some relaxing intoxicating drinks. Just a week ago the country celebrated Reconciliation Day on 16th December but attendees, of celebratory functions, at various showgrounds were more interested in the entertainment rather than the keynote address delivered by a prominent politician in that particular area.
Could the public’s lack of interest in the significance of these holidays be attributed to their frustration at the government for failing to to meet their needs? One can only wonder
But look on the bright side there’s still a few more days to enjoy the festive fever with family and friends before returning to work and resuming your dreaded routine.
With that being said MERRY CHRISTMAS
