My wish for Christmas is....

Engulfed in the festive season the whole world comes together to celebrate the birth of Jesus. The world which has become a smaller place thanks to the  advancement of technology and travel has helped bring various communities together who despite their religious differences celebrate Christmas in some form or another. Christmas is the season for peace and goodwill and in this current climate Sri Lanka needs it more than ever. While some will celebrate Christmas with piles of gifts and a table groaning under the weight of a feast, a vast majority of Sri Lankans will celebrate Christmas in a climate of austerity. Daily paid workers might not be able to afford a special meal while others might be fearful of lighting their gas cookers for fear of an explosion. Christmas is also the season for sharing and now more than ever we need to reach out to our brethren in need and help those that need it most. My wish for Christmas is that the tide of fortune of our nation will change for the better. A daunting wish but I hope it will happen. LIFE spoke to a cross-section of readers who share their wishes for Christmas.