KUCHING: A buzzing sense of excitement is felt by nearly everyone as Christmas Day approaches.
New Sarawak Tribune interviewed attendees of the Sarawak Tourism Federation (STF) Christmas Open House 2019 at the Old Court House yesterday to get a glimpse of their Christmas plans.
Seamstress Jenny Dehen, 28, said that she would be preparing for Christmas Day by making cakes and cookies with her children.
“We celebrate Christmas with the whole family. Our family members from the kampung will come and visit as well,” she said.
Government agency employee Monica Segua, 48, said that one of the highlights of her Christmas Day every year was going carolling with her church members.
She said that they would also distribute some gifts as they went carolling.
“I usually have a simple celebration on the day itself with my family because I work before and after Christmas Day,” she said.
Meanwhile, head of industrial enhancement programme Ephrem Ryan Alphonsus, 41, said that he and his wife would be returning to Serian to celebrate Christmas this year.
“I am from Serian and my wife is from Sri Aman, so each year we take turns between going back to the two hometowns,” he said.
He said that their preparations for Christmas would be simple.
Student Regina Patrick, 22, said that her family would go to church on Christmas Eve before preparing food for their open house.
“I think the most important part of Christmas is gathering with the family and strengthening our bonds,” she said, adding that they also visited their relatives.
Marketing executive Terry Chong, 34, who works in Kuala Lumpur, would fly back to Kuching every year to spend time with his family during the festive season.
“I would go to church with my family and friends, and then we would have open house visits as well,” he said.
Student Piona Dihin, 26, said she would be celebrating Christmas with her family in Serian.
“In the morning we will have Christmas mass, followed by a family gathering,” she said.
