Mzansi’s largest celebs are pulling out all the stops in celebrating the festive season this yr.
From opening presents below the tree to having fun with a delicious feast, everybody has their very own manner of celebrating Christmas.
With only a few days to go till the huge day, we requested a few of Mzansi’s celebrities to share what they’ve deliberate for the festive season and a few of their particular vacation traditions.
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MZANSI’s BIGGEST CELEBS SHARE HOLIDAY PLANS
Elana Afrika-Bredenkamp, Jacaranda FM radio persona
Elana Afrika-Bredenkamp’s travelling household spent their time between Johannesburg and Cape Town so the festive season is a time when everybody comes collectively and takes a much-needed breather. “For us, any reason to jump on an airplane or to see our parents or see our family is a very festive occasion and usually one with a lot of gratitude, charity and giving gifts. We don’t leave festive and gratitude to the festive season and it’s something we do throughout the year,” Elana shares. The Jacaranda FM persona provides that the festive season comes with an entire bunch of traditions. “On the 22nd of December, we invite close friends over where I make the turkey and some of my friends, who are professional chefs, bring some dishes and we enjoy lunch on the veranda. Around the 23rd we have a picnic for the kids, on the 24th we visit a farm we love and on Christmas morning, we exchange gifts with our ouma and oupas. My parents go to church in the morning, we make music around the piano after that and we always have a festive tea at our house every Christmas afternoon.”
Zakes Bantwini, Grammy-nominated singer and producer
For ‘Osama’ hitmaker Zakes Bantwini, the festive season is his busiest of the yr. Although the star does be sure to spend time with his household on Christmas, he usually spends this time of yr travelling the nation and connecting together with his followers at exhibits. “My team and I will be on the road for most of this season at various shows – including Ballito BIG Week where I will be performing my homecoming show on 1 January 2023! Those who would like to know where to find me can have a look on my Instagram for a gig guide,” Zakes says. “When it comes to Christmas, however, I like to spend it with my family, my wife Nandi and my kids, either just at home or while getting up to a fun holiday activity.”
Kriya Gangiah, tv and radio persona.
Christmas is a reasonably large deal at Kriya Gangiah’s family. Around mid-November, Kriya unboxes her many festive decorations and huge Christmas tree and fully transforms her residence. “For us, Christmas time is about the family. It’s a time to forget about the stresses of the year and spend some time with loved ones,” Kriya says including that she usually makes use of this time to replicate. As for how she’s planning on spending Christmas, “this year is we’re doing a traditional South African Christmas braai with the family at home,” the F1 Track This podcast host shares.
Carol Ofori, writer and radio persona
For Carol Ofori, Christmas is a time to take pleasure in with household – and he or she plans on doing simply that this yr. “This is the first Christmas in years we are celebrating without lockdown so I am super excited! My family is coming to visit and it’s going to be a beautiful one,” Carol shares. “I am cooking Christmas lunch and I am going to make a whole array of delicious meals from scratch! If this was ‘Come Dine With Me’, I would totally be winning because everything will be made from scratch. I am praying for good weather in Durban because it hasn’t been great for the past couple of years and we love to spend the day outside by the pool with good people and good food, opening up presents. I love spending time with my kids and extended family and enjoying the love and remembering that Christ was born on this day.”
Claire Johnston, lead singer of Mango Groove
The festive season is one centred round each work and play for Mango Groove’s Claire Johnston. The ‘Special Star’ hitmaker has been booked for various exhibits round the nation this summer time and will be bringing in New Year’s Eve at Ballito BIG Week on 31 December. However, she does make it possible for she and the remainder of Mango Groove spend some high quality time with their family members over the festive interval. “Most of the band will be with our families or close friends catching our collective breath before a crazy end of the year with back-to-back gigs,” Claire shares.
Jethro Tait, musician
This yr, native pop sensation Jethro Tait is prioritising his relationship together with his girlfriend and spending Christmas in Johannesburg. “Being from Cape Town, I usually go down to spend the festive season with my family. This year, I’ve decided to stay in Johannesburg and spend the holidays with my girlfriend,” Jethro shares. “We have only ever spent one Christmas together so I’m looking forward to making some festive season memories with her.” Jethro provides that he has some thrilling issues deliberate. “I am excited to be doing the little things like baking Christmas cookies and watching cheesy Christmas movies before the craziness of 2023 starts.”
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