Another Christmas arrives amidst challenging times..

This year, in many Sri Lankan households, Christmas would just be an after thought.

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The devastating impact of Cyclone Ditwah has left many unhealed wounds, sometimes in the form of loss of loved ones, and sometimes, the loss of property and all belongings.

In fact, ever since COVID-19, people haven't had the means to celebrate major days in the calendar, owing to various reasons. In the Sri Lankan context, Christmas has become a celebration among the elite. Not many people could afford to throw lavish parties in state-of-the-art apartments, making merry with friends and loved ones. For the average Sri Lankan, feeding his own family, settling bills and school fees etc., is perhaps the only celebration.