Another less than traditional Christmas is on the cards amid the fourth wave of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Another less than traditional Christmas is on the cards amid the fourth wave of the Covid-19 pandemic. This is how some Cape Town families will be spending the special day. Premier Alan Winde is planning to have a close family-only gathering and will keep festivities outside as far as possible. „This is because the scientific advice is to keep any gatherings small, short and outside, and to protect your family bubble. Keeping it outside is really important because it allows for lots of good ventilation and fresh air, which is also advised by scientists,“ he said, And what’s on the menu? „My family don’t like my turkey. But we will have gammon, lamb and veg. I will make the Christmas cake low GI, especially for a diabetic.“ He urged the public to get vaccinated, wear masks, keep gatherings small, short and outside and practise good hygiene, including staying home if you are sick. Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis will be celebrating Christmas at his mother-in-law’s place, with his family and mom there too. „I will be cooking a beef fillet on the braai. I’ve already got it. I’ll also try to make a nice pepper sauce with it,“ he said. „I love traditional Christmas fruit cake, but no one else likes it so I buy the small one from Woolies, and that will be pudding.“ Regardless of faith, the message this season is one of love and generosity. READ| No big Christmas gatherings, urges Western Cape premier as province nears Covid-19 peak „The festive season is usually the time we all spend together, and while increasing Covid-19 vaccinations have provided a measure of protection, we must encourage greater vaccination and continue to be mindful of safety protocols to ensure we continue to keep our city and country open.
