WITH its universal message of love, peace and goodwill, Christmas appeals to all — the young and the old, the rich and the poor.
GOOD WISHES: Sister Regina receiving donations from a generous Samaritan, Molly Ong (left), while Sarawak Cheshire Home staff Strimari Raja Manikan and a resident from the Home look on.
While families and friends prepare to celebrate the joyous occasion, charitable organisations here are also not forgotten as corporate companies and generous individuals often take the liberty to invite residents of these organisations for a real Christmas treat.
Christmas bells ring early for residents of the Sarawak Cheshire Home this year as a long list of celebrations are lined up for them by various societies, companies as well as the public.
“Our residents, who range from seven to 64 years old, always look forward to Christmas carolling and Christmas lunches and dinners where they enjoy the delicious treats prepared specially for them,” Cheshire Home matron Sister Regina told thesundaypost.
She said Christmas provides much cheer and merriment to the residents who will also be treated to a Christmas and New Year party at the Home where the staff will join them for a fun-filled day.
As the season of Christmas approaches, young residents of the Salvation Army Boys’ Home are all smiles as they start receiving invitations to Christmas parties.
Just recently, they were invited for a Christmas lighting ceremony along with residents of the Salvation Army Children’s Home, the Kuching Autistic Association and the Sarawak Association for the Welfare of Intellectually Disabled Children.
There, the children were feted to a scrumptious dinner, and melodious Christmas carolling and they even received Christmas presents from none other than the jolly old Santa Claus himself.
In the spirit of Christmas, the boys, aged nine to 18, are also doing their bid for the festival of sharing and caring.
“The boys are taking part in Christmas carolling at Green Heights Mall.
“We also have the Salvation Army traditional red kettles — an integral part of the Christmas scene — placed at major shopping centres and the boys are on hand to receive donations from the public.
“The funds raised will go to maintenance of the Home,” said Salvation Army Boys’ Home superintendant Major Francis Ng, who expressed his gratitude for the continuous support of the community.