It’s that magical time of year again and the City of Adelaide continues to be a proud supporting partner of the Sealink Travel Group Carols by Candlelight.

While this year’s carols event will be a little different than usual, I’m delighted that it can still go ahead as a virtual concert and that we are able to host a free screening at the Adelaide Town Hall. Families and friends can come together to safely celebrate the festive season with a broadcast of the carols as well as live music and a visit from Father Christmas here in the heart of the city.

Adelaide will once again be filled with Christmas cheer and joyful experiences for everyone including Christmas markets, live music, events and even an exhibition to relive the magic of pageants past at the Adelaide Town Hall and Adelaide’s City Library so I encourage you to visit the City of Adelaide’s website for all of the details.

Christmas has always been my favourite time of year because most importantly it is about spending time with loved ones and giving back to those less fortunate. On behalf of my family and City of Adelaide, I wish you peace, joy and a very Merry Christmas.

Sandy Verschoor

LORD MAYOR OF ADELAIDE

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ONE thing COVID-19 simply can’t cancel is Christmas.

All around the world, whether in lockdown or enjoying more freedom, families and friends will connect in some way to celebrate the festive period – albeit in a very different way from previous years.

Here in South Australia we are fortunate that, not only will we be able to celebrate with family and friends, especially those beyond our borders, but there are also some time-honoured traditions we can enjoy.

While many community carols and sitting on Santa’s knee have fallen victim to COVID-safe protocol, with a little ingenuity and outside the-box thinking, South Australians can still enjoy our state's oldest community carols.

At a time when the need for joy and community connection is so acute, we'll be able to tune in and sing along, collectively celebrating this magical time of year.

Here at the Sunday Mail we are honoured to be involved with this long-standing event - whatever guise it takes - and hope, for generations to come, it will remain an integral part of the festive season.

From all of us at the Sunday Mail, we wish you and your family a safe and happy holiday season.

The 2020 SeaLink Carols by Candlelight available to screen on 7Plus Sunday, Dec 13.

Mix102.3 is the official radio partner of the 2020 SeaLink Travel Group Carols by Candlelight.

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