Residents celebrate Christmas at city recreational facilities

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The NBC news team visited several recreational facilities across the city to see how residents are celebrating Christmas.

Families and friends were spotted enjoying the festive season with picnics, games, and quality time together.

Christmas cheer fills Independence Beach

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Christmas cheer has taken over Independence Beach in Walvis Bay, where families and friends are spending the day by the ocean.

The beach was buzzing with music, food and holiday spirits as its residents celebrated Christmas.

NBC News reporter Renate Rengura gave an update from Independence Beach.

Christmas a difficult time for Windhoek inmates

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For inmates at Windhoek Correctional Facility, Christmas is often the hardest time of year, reminding them of loved ones and familiar traditions that define the festive season.

Otjiwarongo residents mark Christmas in church and with family

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The majority of residents in Otjiwarongo spent their Christmas in churches, followed by quality time with family. 

When the NBC News team met with residents there, some were still doing final preparations in town for the day.

Walvis Bay malls packed with festive shoppers

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Shopping malls in Walvis Bay were filled to capacity as residents and holidaymakers spent money on gifts and food for Christmas and Family Day festivities.

When driving to the malls, convoys of cars can be seen, and finding a parking spot becomes a challenge.

Keetmanshoop Mall sees last-minute christmas rush

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With only two days until Christmas, foot traffic has surged at the Keetmanshoop Shopping Mall as residents hurry for last-minute festive shopping.

The NBC News crew in Keetmanshoop spoke to shoppers amid the bustling town, capturing their Christmas plans and messages.

|Khomanin hosts early Christmas for children

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The |Khomanin Traditional Authority organised an early Christmas party for children at Kapps Farm.

The initiative, which started three years back, aims to create a good relationship between the community and the traditional authority while bringing joy to the little ones.