SLEIGH bells rang, and Christmas songs filled the air as trainees and residents of St Nicholas Home joined in the Christmas rendition at Lexis Suites Penang.
Lexis Suites Penang, in conjunction with the festive Yuletide season, treated 21 visually impaired trainees and residents of St Nicholas Home to a scrumptious feast at the hotel.
Hotel general manager Ben Ho said the hotel was honoured to be able to share the Christmas spirit with St Nicholas Home.
“It is indeed a blessing to see all of you enjoying yourselves here in Lexis. We continue to do what we can to spread Christmas cheer to the less fortunate and helping them to fulfil their needs,” he said in his speech today.
Those present had a fun time singing traditional Christmas songs such as ‘Jingle Bells’ and ‘We Wish You a Merry Christmas’ besides playing exciting games using balloons.
They also had their tummies filled with delectable food such as Chicago Turkey Salad, Dragon Rolls with Thai Mayo, Spaghetti Bolognese, Roast Turkey with Bell Pepper and Stuffing, Christmas Yule Log, Classic Cheese Cake and many more.
St Nicholas Home librarian S. Gomathi, 34, said she had fun at the event.
“I love the food, games and carolling,” she said.
Eighteen-year-old Brian Heng also said he enjoyed himself.
“If I had one wish for Christmas this year, it would be for me to get a job after I have completed my pastry course in St Nicholas Home,” he added.
St Nicholas Home head of warden S. Manogran thanked Lexis Suite Penang for celebrating the joyous occasion with the home.
The hotel also presented hampers containing essential groceries to the residents of the home and Christmas goodie bags to the trainees.
Story by Christopher Tan
Pix by Christopher Tan and Yusnina Mohd Yusof
