இனிய கிறிஸ்துமஸ் வாழ்த்துகள் Happy Christmas Greetings (Tamil – English) Sri Lanka

Wishing You a Happy Christmas (Sinhala - English) Sri Lanka

The distance between Toronto (Canada) and Colombo (Sri Lanka) is kilometres! The shortest flight time is 17 hours and 50 minutes (but most flights are over 20 hours long!)

The “Pearl Of The Indian Ocean”

Green Bee-eater (Sri Lanka)

A family of Sri Lankan deer

Frescoes (Sri Lanka)

Leopard cub (Sri Lanka)

Elephant orphanage in Sri Lanka

A herd of elephants marching towards water - Minneriya National Park Police Officer on a Motorcycle in Sri Lanka

Turtle Hatchery in Sri Lanka

Baby Turtle at Turtle Hatchery In Sri Lanka

This is a Tuk-Tuk or Auto in Sri Lanka. It is like a taxi.

Catholic Church in Sri Lanka

An Indian Roller (Sri Lanka)

A woman picking tea leaves (Sri Lanka)

A Water Buffalo (Sri Lanka)

Sunset at Galle-Face, Colombo (Sri Lanka)

An Egeret takes-off from a river bank (Sri Lanka)

A Farmer Working in a Paddy (Rice) Field - Sri Lanka

Mausakelle Reservoir (Sri Lanka)

Colourful Rock Formations - Aberdeen Falls (Sri Lanka)

Some of The Best Tea in the World comes from Sri Lanka

Hath-Mahal Ella (Seven Story Falls) – Sri Lanka

Dumbara (Knuckles) Mountains - Sri Lanka

Religion in Sri Lanka Sri Lankans are a variety of religions. As of 2011, 70.2% of Sri Lankans were Theravada Buddhists, 12.6% were Hindus, 9.7% were Muslims and 7.4% Christians (6.1% Roman Catholic and 1.3% other Christian). Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religion_in_Sri_Lanka

Christmas in Sri Lanka Although Sri Lanka's Christians make up only just over 7% of the population, Christmas is one of the island's biggest festivals. Most streets and commercial buildings light up from the beginning of December and festive sales begin at all shopping centers and department stores. Caroling, fireworks, and nativity plays are frequent sights during the season. Source:

IS LIKE CHRISTMAS IN CANADA Christmas in Sri Lanka Throughout history, Sri Lanka was colonized by the Portuguese, the Dutch, and the British. Because of this, many of its Christmas traditions are similar to what we see in Canada

Palm Christmas Tree in Sri Lanka

Christmas Trees in Canada

Christmas decorations are displayed in Colombo, Sri Lanka

Christmas lights at Toronto City Hall

A Sri Lankan child standing next to a mask of Santa Claus

A boy visiting Santa at the mall in Toronto

Sri Lanka Christmas feast on the beach…. fresh out of turkey.

Turkey Dinner in Canada

Sri Lankan Christmas Stamp

Canadian Christmas Stamp

Sri Lanka: Donations on a statue of baby Jesus at a church Christmas day

Nativity Scene in a Canadian Catholic Church

How Do You Make A Snowman With No Snow? USE SAND!

A Canadian Snow Man

Sri Lankan Christmas Cake

Is A Lot Like Canadian Christmas Cake

Christmas tree made of lights at a hotel (Sri Lanka)

Decorations at Eaton’s Centre Toronto

Christmas Toys in Sri Lanka

Christmas Toys in Canada

Fireworks to Help Celebrate the Christmas Season in Sri Lanka