After a long year, we’ve got there – Christmas, and upcoming holidays if you’re fortunate not to be working. PJ TAYLOR strolled in the festive atmosphere of Botany Town Centre asking people what Christmas means to them.
Santa Claus, of North Pole:
“Christmas is about bringing joy and happiness to families and being together. It’s giving hope for the future and it’s an opportunity to count their blessings.”
Hannah Webb, of GKR Karate:
“It’s a time of catching up with family and friends. Summertime, going away, staying at the beach. It’s also time to practise my katas – karate patterns, movements.”
Garry Donoghue, of Howick:
“Catching up with family and friends. In my earlier life, I worked in retail – from storeroom to boardroom. I still have an interest. Christmas was everything and anything.”
Marion Douglas, of Howick:
“I work part-time as a nurse at Ascot Hospital and love my job. It’s a fabulous place. I look forward to a three-week break. Christmas is a time for family and friends.”
Angela Lieskounig, of Meadowbank:
“It’s about spending time with your friends and family, when everyone’s on summer holidays at the same time and the weather’s usually pretty good.”
Julia Tan, of Flat Bush:
“I study dentistry at Otago University in Dunedin, so being home is nice to have time to catch up with family and friends and everyone’s in the holiday spirit.”
