In the four weeks running up to Christmas we are looking at a different country each week. You’ll get to find out how Christmas is celebrated in that part of the world and hear from some TWR listeners living there.
South Africa
Decorations
Despite December temperatures of up to 40C, some people chose to observe Christmas traditions imported from the UK and US, including Christmas trees and snowman decorations. Most families cannot afford this, and in any case prefer their own cultural tradition of crafted bead decorations.
Food
Many families chose a cold meal of salad and meat, followed by a Christmas tart or trifle. Families on tighter budgets may opt for a simpler meal of sausage and pap or ground maize.
Church
Christmas Day services may last between 3 and 6 hours! They may feature colourful African dress, lots of singing and several different preachers.
TWR Listeners
Dear TWR staff, I am so grateful for TWR. I started listening to your programme a few years ago. I tuned to your station while browsing among different stations only to find that your programme was exactly what I needed.
I was not in a good place at that time. It was dark in my heart. However, TWR blessed me and to this day it continues to lift me up. Your programme is the last thing I listen to when I go to bed at night and the first when I wake up in the morning.
God bless you, and may he help you grow from strength to strength. You are always in my prayers. Thank you.
