Festive in South Africa is a special time. It’s all about family, friends and reflecting on the year and what lies ahead. We speak to some Joburgers on what December means for them!
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00:00 Merry Christmas from Jo and his band.
00:03 There's no place like in South Africa where December is taken this seriously.
00:16 December starts middle of November and ends about January, February sometime.
00:20 I spoke to some Joergers and asked them what December means for them.
00:24 It's rejuvenation, it's joy.
00:27 It's just I'm going to work from whatever time and I'm going to honour what brings me satisfaction.
00:33 December is just a way of saying thank you to all the troubles and pains that we've had this year and looking forward to New Year.
00:41 The festive time holds immense cultural significance marked by vibrant celebrations and festive gatherings.
00:46 The festive is not just about partying, it's a time for unity, traditions and embracing the warmth of summer.
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00:56 As South Africans, many South Africans groove is how we function. Groove is what sustains us.
01:16 But we kind of have to hide that from what brings us the money and I think in December we honour that.
01:23 What gives us joy, yeah for me joy is what allows us to function as people.
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01:45 It's not that festive season that we all loved when we were growing up.
01:49 A lot of people work a lot more during December. I think December is overrated.
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01:57 December is my time that I get for myself to rest, recuperate, rejuvenate, all the breeze.
02:10 Yeah and then we get to January and we're ready to work.
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