{"id":2043,"date":"2025-12-03T11:16:09","date_gmt":"2025-12-03T10:16:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/orderofmalta.mt\/voto\/?p=2043"},"modified":"2025-12-31T11:28:41","modified_gmt":"2025-12-31T10:28:41","slug":"voto-members-christmas-drinks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/orderofmalta.mt\/voto\/voto-members-christmas-drinks\/","title":{"rendered":"VOTO Members&#8217; Christmas Drinks"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"150\" data-end=\"318\">The Volunteers of the Order (VOTO) organised a Christmas gathering for members and aspirants at AYU \u2013 The Travellers Kitchen, G\u017cira, on 3\u00a0December 2025.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"320\" data-end=\"667\">The evening began with an Advent talk delivered by Mgr Brendan Gatt at the G\u017cira Parish Church, offering a moment of reflection and spiritual preparation during the Advent season. Following the talk, members gathered at AYU, where drinks and nibbles were served to the 44 attendees present, creating a relaxed and convivial atmosphere.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"669\" data-end=\"936\">Adding a festive touch to the evening, each attendee was presented with a raffle ticket upon arrival, building a sense of anticipation throughout the gathering. As the evening drew to a close, a lottery was held, with a lucky winner\u00a0taking home a prize!<\/p>\n<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-2043 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-thumbnail'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/orderofmalta.mt\/voto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/x2.jpg' title=\"\" data-rl_title=\"\" class=\"rl-gallery-link\" data-rl_caption=\"\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/orderofmalta.mt\/voto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/x2-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/orderofmalta.mt\/voto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/x5.jpg' title=\"\" data-rl_title=\"\" class=\"rl-gallery-link\" data-rl_caption=\"\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" 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for members and aspirants to connect, unwind, and reflect on the spirit of unity and celebration that characterises the Christmas season.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1148\" data-end=\"1267\">The VOTO Council extends its heartfelt wishes to all members and their families for a happy and holy Christmas.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Volunteers of the Order (VOTO) organised a Christmas gathering for members and aspirants at AYU \u2013 The Travellers Kitchen, G\u017cira, on 3\u00a0December 2025. The evening began with an Advent talk delivered by Mgr Brendan Gatt at the G\u017cira Parish Church, offering a moment of reflection and spiritual preparation during the Advent season. 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