{"id":1072,"date":"2020-12-01T09:00:39","date_gmt":"2020-12-01T09:00:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sandtoncentral.co.za\/blog\/?p=1072"},"modified":"2020-11-26T12:36:40","modified_gmt":"2020-11-26T12:36:40","slug":"believe-in-the-magic-this-festive-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sandtoncentral.co.za\/blog\/believe-in-the-magic-this-festive-season\/","title":{"rendered":"Believe in the Magic this Festive Season"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>This month is all about giving, reminding all that there is more to the holidays than just consumerism and commercialisation. We step into a space of generosity, and we encourage everyone \u2013 individuals, families, schools, and businesses &#8211; to give to the less fortunate.<\/p>\n<p>The festive season is all about food and drinks, gifts and cards, decorations, re-gifting, and carolling, and yes we spend this time with family and friends, but everyone could uplift someone\u2019s spirit during the month. Therefore, we encourage you to partake in all the festive activities with someone less fortunate in mind. How? We\u2019ll guide you!<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Take The Tour!<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4><strong>First Stop: Food and Drinks<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Sandton Central has a wide selection of restaurants, and one could easily, while enjoying festive meals or shopping for ingredients at department stores, include that specific person on the street corner that comes to your mind, to your shopping list. Order an extra meal while you\u2019re enjoying lunch at <a href=\"https:\/\/alicelane.co.za\/shops-and-restaurants\/the-grillhouse\/\">The Grillhouse at Alice Lane<\/a>, or purchase a festive combo tub from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.athollsquare.co.za\/categories.htm?start=7&amp;newShopPass=\">Spar Supermarket at Athol Square<\/a> when busy shopping for everything you need for the annual family feast. We guarantee that this will spark your festive spirit and if you can\u2019t afford it, a simple takeaway cappuccino from <a href=\"https:\/\/benmorecentre.co.za\/store\/motherland-coffee-company\/60130\">Motherland Coffee in Benmore Centre<\/a> will even warm any person right up!<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Second Stop: Gifts and Cards<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>We\u2019re sure that your gifts list is quite long, but what effect would another small gift <em>really<\/em> have? We\u2019re not talking expensive electronics, but rather a pair of socks, a new cap, or a chalkboard and coloured chalks to help with their messaging. Consider something small when you\u2019re deciding on the stylish pair of shoes from <a href=\"https:\/\/nelsonmandelasquare.co.za\/shops\/palazzo-pitti\/\">Palazzo Pitti<\/a> or that modern handbag from <a href=\"https:\/\/nelsonmandelasquare.co.za\/shops\/factorie\/\">Factorie at Nelson Mandela Square<\/a>. A simple card with an inspirational message basically cost nothing, but it could mean the world to someone else. Drop by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sandtoncity.com\/shops\/cna\/\">CNA<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sandtoncity.com\/shops\/exclusive-books\/\">Exclusive Books in Sandton City<\/a>; we\u2019re sure you\u2019ll find something valuable.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Third Stop: Decorations<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>One can never have too many decorations, and let\u2019s face it this year could end on a positive note with new decorations. If you\u2019re searching for sparkling d\u00e9cor, make sure to head to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themarc.co.za\/store-directory\/department-stores\">Pick n Pay inside The Marc<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sandtoncity.com\/shops\/typo\/\">Typo in Sandton City<\/a> for some unique goodies. While you\u2019re at it, purchase a small Christmas tree for someone that might not have one, or at least make it a priority to handout your old decorations instead. It might seem silly, but decoration can be life-enhancing\u2026<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Fourth Stop: Re-Gifting<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Can you count how many times you\u2019ve received a gift and never used or not to mention touched it since you\u2019ve opened it? That\u2019s exactly why re-gifting is so essential \u2013 for you to declutter, and for someone else to receive an item that is much-needed or might come handy in the future. Think about gifting someone else with the glasses in the cupboard that no one ever touches, or that cute plunger set just standing on the kitchen counter for almost two years now. How to choose what to re-gift? It\u2019s simple!\u00a0 If you haven\u2019t used the product in the last 6 months, you don\u2019t need it, and you probably won\u2019t miss it.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Fifth Stop: Go Carolling<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Famous Christmas carols is an experience every single person must experience once in their lives. We usually take the family, especially the children, to see this and sing along. \u201c<em>I\u2019ll Be Home For Christmas<\/em>\u201d, \u201c<em>Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas<\/em>\u201d, and \u201c<em>Jingle Bell Rock<\/em>\u201d are popular songs, but has the unfortunate person you drive past each day to work or home ever heard it? Maybe it\u2019s the best time to invite them to join you and your family. We don\u2019t always know people\u2019s circumstances, but we can influence them to believe that \u201c<em>It\u2019s The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year<\/em>\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Upcoming Events:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Antique Fair: <\/strong><br \/>\nThe antique Fair will be hosted at Nelson Mandela Square on Sunday 6 December from 10am-4pm<\/p>\n<p><strong>Style Loft:<\/strong><br \/>\nWill be hosted at Nelson Mandela Square from Thursday 3 December-Sunday 6 December<\/p>\n<p><strong>Nelson Mandela Square Festive:<\/strong><br \/>\nWe will be having Live Festive Entertainment on the Square from 3-24 December.<\/p>\n<p>Happy Holidays, Sandton! Stay safe and take care of one another.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This month is all about giving, reminding all that there is more to the holidays than just consumerism and commercialisation. 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