𝐈 𝐝𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐚𝐬 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐞 𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞, 𝐢𝐭’𝐬 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐰𝐞 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐮𝐩 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫.
Today, during our All-Staff Forum, the spirit of Christmas was truly alive. Everyone came together to play Secret Santa, exchange thoughtful gifts, and share moments of laughter. The joy and excitement on everyone’s faces while unwrapping their surprises was heartwarming—a true celebration of connection and kindness.
I don’t celebrate Christmas, but I’ve always valued what it means to those around me. Seeing my colleagues light up at the thought of family time, rest, or reconnection reminds me of how important these traditions are to them.
For me, it’s not about the holiday itself—it’s about being there for the people I work with. Over the years, I’ve made it a point to support my colleagues during this time, whether it’s by taking on responsibilities, offering a listening ear, or simply being present when they needed it most.
And in return, they’ve shown up for me in moments that mattered—during Ramadan, Eid, personal milestones, or when I simply needed a helping hand. It’s never been about keeping score. It’s about mutual respect, understanding, and care.
That’s the beauty of a real team. It’s not transactional. It’s not about expecting something in return. It’s about showing up for each other, appreciating our differences, and building a culture of trust and support.
We may not always share the same beliefs, but we can always share kindness.
𝐌𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧:
It’s not about who celebrates what—it’s about recognizing when someone needs support and offering it without hesitation.
𝐓𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠: I hope this season brings you joy, love, and togetherness.
𝐓𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭: your efforts are seen and appreciated more than you know.
𝘏𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘺 𝘏𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘥𝘢𝘺𝘴, 𝘺’𝘢𝘭𝘭!
Roger Weston Oscar Chapman MUHAMMED HAFIZ Rosna Roy, MBA Rosie Harvey Jamie Dean Martha Casey Liam Bligh Lloyd Clark El W. Sebastian Rodriguez Ellie Markie Zoë Clair Claire Irving Hannah Broughton University of Northampton Students' Union
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1w🎅🎄These photos really capture the dedication everyone puts in, day after day. Big shout out to my amazing colleagues! 🙌 #CompletelyIn