Christmas is a time for communities and families to come together and connect - and St Rita's Melkite Catholic Parish in Ashcroft is no different! Their yearly Christmas Carol's Day celebration amplifies the talents and hard work of the parish children's group, who prepare performances for their families and attendees. It was a delight to meet members of the St Rita's parish community and witness some of Liverpool's vibrant community spirit on full display. The festivities consisted of music and dance, performances from the choir and children's group, as well as a nativity scene re-enactment. There was also a brief appearance from Santa, who distributed gifts to the children. Several stalls were also set up by local businesses, who provided an array of activity and food options for attendees. I commend the Children's group and Parish council for their success in organising the event, with kudos to Parish Priest Cherif Helou, Assistant Priest Chaouki Ibrahim and Subdeacon Robbert Abdelsayed.