Celebrity carols postponed over riots

The Advertiser: Celebrity carols postponed over riots:

"'It is important that the recent violent incidents do not affect our lives and our sense of community,' said Randwick Mayor Ted Seng."

For a while there we were thinking the various carols evenings were going to be cancelled because of the threat of violence. I am glad to see our traditions will be upheld and the aberrant behaviour of a few will not determine the happiness and welfare of the majority of Austrlians. The open air carols concerts have been a fundamental part of our Christmas tradition for years. Granted, the police and councils have to consider the safety of the crowds which attend the concerts and granted there is no point in staging something which would breed ill will rather than the goodwill to all. I am glad the goodwill has prevailed and it's probably more appropriate for the carols to be close to Christmas. That way they are a part of Chritmas and not just something slotted in at a convenient time. Christmas is Christmas. People are more than upset that a few nasties would influence the significant occasions which breed a sense of community.