The December edition of this hallowed monthly (first published in 1945) offers its usual fare of diocesan and other news from and about Gozo, predictably focusing, but not exclusively, on Christmas celebrations. The editorial questions whether the commercial flavour of most events is diluting the traditional authenticity of Christmas on the island. This is balanced by an article on Schola Cantorum Jubilate, featured in the cover, and its popular annual Christmas event at the Priory of St Augustine in Victoria, an event which remarkably combines spirituality, culture and gastronomy. We can read more about the experiences of selfless youths who travel to far-off places like Cambodia, Perù, Guatemala and Kenya on missionary projects. The old photo of the month recalls the opening of St Therese Hospital in 1929… and there’s more - theatre, sport, history, biography and satire.
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