Speakout...What does Christmas mean to you?

Category: Opinion Published on Thursday, 17 December 2009 11:58 Written by Courier Newsroom Hits: 1070

“The joining of families together in traditions, of course African traditions celebrating the food and festivities of keeping families together, also the closeness of family. Of course the birth of Jesus, but more so, just the gathering of families together and to fill those bonds that sometimes we lose.”
Donna Davenport
North Hills

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“I don’t celebrate Christmas and haven’t since I was about 20. Why? I don’t believe in the reasons for Christmas, plus it has become more about the commercial aspects of giving.”
Tamera Jackson
South Side
Self-employed

“To gather with family and friends, seeing people you haven’t seen in a while and just enjoying yourself.”
Sandra Bryant
Penn Hills
School bus driver

“Time to celebrate my father’s birthday, a time for family and friends, it’s a joyous time, a happy time of the year. When I was growing up Christmas was a special time, it’s not as special anymore, it’s more commercial but I still like Christmas time. People just seem to be a lot happier and friendly at Christmas time.”
Brenda Fullen
Homewood
Nurse

“It’s a time for families to get together, spend a lot of quality time with each other and a time for giving.”
Zack Reese
Homewood
Entrepreneur

“A time for getting closer to loved ones. I really don’t celebrate Christmas but I do get in touch with my loved ones. A time for giving, not just presents, I don’t believe in giving presents, I believe in giving from the heart, your love.”
Lamar Long
Monroeville
Contractor