Liana-Lois Odoh
The harmattan dust is gathering again, and the midnight and early morning chill is beginning to bring the excitement of the season, the Christmas season. It is the most wonderful time of the year.
The General Manager of Transcorp Hilton Abuja, Bulent Tarlan on the 1st of December, 2022 invited friends, colleagues, and associates to a Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony to usher all to the beautiful times of the season. It was a cheery moment of laughter, hearty conversations, memories, and reflections.
The beautiful Christmas trees were adorned with colorful bulbs to reflect the aesthetics that the birth of the child Jesus signifies. For Christians and enthusiasts of December, these are days of sharing charitable moments with family and friends.
“Christmas is a season not only for rejoicing but of reflection”
The quote above is credited to William Leonard Spencer Churchill, a British statesman, soldier, and writer who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. And so in the heat of the wines and appetizers, invitees reflect on the journey so far and expectations of the future.
The one-hour ceremony was graced with beautiful songs from live bands, and some invitees stole some moments with rhythmic dance steps.
The ceremony came to an end with a vote of thanks from the Turkish-born General Manager, wishing everyone the joy that comes with the season.
