Love shines bright as Christmas lights this season View(s):By Dilushi WijesingheSri Lanka found room for hope, gratitude, and togetherness as families gathered to celebrate Christmas, even as thousands continued to grapple with the aftermath of widespread destruction caused by Cyclone Ditwah. Colombo’s roads, which typically transformed in December into corridors of extravagant colour, carried a more modest glow. A few carefully strung lights traced the outlines of buildings, and small clusters of decorations appeared at key junctions. Churches, meanwhile, balanced long-planned services with relief work. In many parishes, volunteers spent the days leading up to Christmas packing dry rations and essential goods.

Source: Sunday Times December 27, 2025 20:04 UTC