Christmas is marked by various traditions, folklore and customs which are well rooted in local religious beliefs. One Maltese tradition is the Midnight Mass on Christmas Eve where a boy or a girl, normally aged 7 to 10 years old, does the preaching of the sermon instead of the priest. This is known in Maltese as the ‘Priedka tat-Tifel’ which means ‘the preaching of the child’. This year it was Damon Hili's turn to deliver the traditional preaching.

The High Mass started with the procession of baby Jesus accompanied by the popular hymn Adeste Fidelis. The sermon also included a mini-pageant with children dressed up as shepherds, Joseph and Mary carrying a baby doll (representing Jesus) acting out the story of the Nativity. After the mass, many young people decided to celebrate the rest of the night out with their family and friends!

Meanwhile we would like to wish all of you a wonderful Festive Season and all the best for 2006!