From the Vicar
Christmas is one of the most widely celebrated festivals worldwide. More than 2 billion people around the globe celebrate Christmas, which is very rich with spiritual, cultural, and social significance. For us Christians, Christmas celebrates the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ, lighting up generosity, goodwill, hope, and love. Some theories suggest that Christmas may have begun in the 4th Century, but it did not become a major event until the 9th Century. And the Christmas as we know it today, really took shape around the Victorian times. These days, we often take for granted many Christmas traditions that we have. Families decorate Christmas trees, exchange gifts, give each other cards, sing carols and share meals together. But where did this all begin? Christmas trees originated in Central Europe; the tradition of sending cards began during the Victorian times, whilst Christmas carols can be traced way back to the 4th Century Rome and they were sung in Latin. Whatever you do this Christmas, whether you are travelling or staying at home, I would like to wish you a Merry Christmas and all the very best for the New Year.
Reverend Sydwell Isaac Your Vicar