As we celebrate Christmas, individuals from all walks of life paint a diverse canvas of hopes, traditions, and cherished moments.
In a tapestry woven with family, love, and the spirit of giving, we spoke to several individuals about their Christmas wishes and how they would be spending the day.
Neermala Ramsaywack, a wife and mother of three, opens the door to her world, expressing a wish that transcends her immediate circle.
“My wish for Christmas is for my partner, kids, family, friends, and everyone out there to have a blessed, happy, peaceful, and joyous Christmas, as well as a Happy New Year. I want their lives to be filled with joy, good health, and every good thing their heart desires. Today, I will be spending Christmas with my husband and children, cooking, eating, relaxing, and enjoying the holiday with my family, as much as I can because I always live as if there’s no tomorrow. Yesterday, I made pepper pot and baked cakes because this is a must in every Guyanese household, and that’s basically how I’ll be spending Christmas.”
For Bradley Downer, Christmas carries a bittersweet tinge as he echoes a heartfelt desire for a Christmas miracle.
Bradley Downer
“I wish my mom would be alive – always been my wish since 2021. However, I would spend Christmas with my immediate family and a few friends,” Downer posited.
Maalikaa Shameer unveils a carefully planned Christmas itinerary that revolves around the core of love and togetherness.
Maalikaa Shameer
“Firstly, I’ll start the day with my family. I will spend the first half of the morning giving them their gifts and open mine. Then, around lunch, my fiancée and I would head over to his family and spend some quality time,” Maalikaa Shameer noted.
Lakhnarayan Bhagarathi extends the festive spirit beyond personal aspirations, intertwining academic achievements with a commitment to community service.
Lakhnarayan Bhagarathi
“My Christmas wish is that all academics make their goals. Moreover, I had a toy drive yesterday, in which over 250 children benefited, and that brought me joy.”
As Avinash Ramdial contemplates his Christmas celebration, he distills the essence of the holiday down to its simplest pleasures.
Avinash Ramdial, popularly known as ‘Avi.’
“I will be spending Christmas with my family, indulging in food and unwrapping gifts. I will be having a nice time,” Ramdial concluded.
