Christmas Wishes in Belize City

It’s Christmas Eve, and Belize City is alive with activity. The sidewalks are packed, and the stores are bustling with last-minute shoppers hurrying to finish their preparations. Despite the ticking clock, there’s still a chance to make one last Christmas wish. This morning, we hit Albert Street to find out what people are hoping for this year. Here’s News Five’s Britney Gordon with the story.

 

Britney Gordon, Reporting

Christmas Day is almost here, and you can feel the excitement everywhere. Whether it’s the delicious food, the presents, or just a break from work, many Belizeans are eagerly looking forward to it. We spoke to a few people to find out what they’re wishing for this year.

 

Britney Gordon

“What are you wishing for this Christmas?”

 

‘Daffy Duk’ Graham, Belizean

“ Health, strength,  more money, and everyone to just spread the love.”

 

Britney Gordon

“What are you looking forward to the most of all?”

 

‘Daffy Duk’ Graham

“The food.” 

 

Britney Gordon

“What’s your favorite?”

 

‘Daffy Duk’ Graham

“Ham and turkey. And the cranberry.”

 

Kiarraa Budd, Belizean

“The food.”

 

Britney

“What’s your favourite?”

 

Kiarraa Budd

“The Turkey.”

 

Britney Gordon

“Do you cook or do your parents?”

 

Kiarraa Budd

“My parents.”

 

This season many Belizeans wished for continuous health and strength for their family and friends.

 

Naya Bodden, Belizean

“Happiness, health, strength, life and land. That would be good too.”

 

 

 

 

Chantal Ferguson, Belizean

“I guess I just wish for everybody to be safe and happy with their family. I’m just going to that.”

 

Britney Gordon

“Have you already prepped everything?  Gifts wrapped, food cooked?”

 

Chantal Ferguson

“I just gwen do that but my aunty di cook.”

 

One Belizean, Shirley Jones is asking for prayers to improve her own health this season.

 

Shirly Jones, Belizean

“ Just feeling better cuz I inna lotta pain right now.”

 

Britney Gordon

“Okay, So that’s what you’re most hopeful for”

 

Shirley Jones

“Yes ma’am.”

 

Britney Gordon

“So you’re having a lot of Christmas prayers this season.”

 

Shirley Jones

“Yes ma’am”

 

Britney Gordon

“ So what do you ask people to pray for you?”

 

Shirley Jones

“Fi health and strength.”

 

And perhaps the most excited for Christmas are the children all over the country. We asked a few of them what they’re hoping Santa will bring them this year.

 

Zanaeh, Six-year-old

“A car.”

 

Britney Gordon

“What kind of car? What colour?”

 

Zanaeh

“Purple.”

 

Britney Gordon

“What are you excited to eat tomorrow?”

 

Zanaeh

“Cake.”

 

Britney Gordon

“ What do you want for Christmas this year?”

 

Benny, Five-yea-rold

“A car.”

 

Britney Gordon

“ What would you like for Christmas this year?”

 

Soraye Romero, 12-Year-old

“A phone. An iPhone.”

 

Britney Gordon

“What are you most excited for tomorrow?”

 

Soraya Romero

“What will happen tomorrow. The dancing.”

 

Benny

“Merry Christmas”

 

Zanaeh

“Merry Christmas everyone.”

 

Britney Gordon for News Five.