LETTER: The magic of Christmas lights in Brackenfell

Brackenfell House Christmas Lights, The Christmas spirit is alive in this festive Brackenfell home. Picture: Ayanda Ndamane/ Independent Newspapers

Brackenfell House Christmas Lights, The Christmas spirit is alive in this festive Brackenfell home. Picture: Ayanda Ndamane/ Independent Newspapers

Published Dec 18, 2024

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I would like to express heartfelt thanks to the community of Gelb crescent , Brackenfell. I am not sure when the Christmas lights tradition started there, but this was the first year that I became aware of it.

I took my 77 year old mother and 10 year old niece to see the lights. But in truth it was I who was astounded. I walked around mouth agape like a little child. Every home was decorated in a unique style. There was an atmosphere of genuine South African togetherness and - may I say- ubuntu.

The Christmas spirit is alive in this festive Brackenfell home. Picture: Ayanda Ndamane/ Independent Newspapers

This was extra special for me as I remember a time when the diversity, camaraderie and warmth displayed there was not the norm amongst us South Africans.

A special mention must be made of the gentleman (oom) who was Santa. His love for all the kids was so authentic, I wondered whether he had flown in from the North Pole.

I truly appreciated this opportunity to enjoy the Christmas spirit and mingle with all the smiling people.

Well done, Gelb Crescent community!!! You have set an example for us all.

The Christmas spirit is alive in this festive Brackenfell home. Picture: Ayanda Ndamane/ Independent Newspapers

* Pauline Clothier, Sunnyside.

** The views expressed here are not necessarily those of Independent Media.

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