It’s not often a television commercial makes us stop and think. But this year’s Sainsbury’s Christmas commercial powerfully drives home the message that 100 years ago British servicemen were spending the first Christmas of World War One away from their homes and their loved ones at a time that is traditionally about sharing with families and friends.
The video is inspired by actual events, and the Royal British Legion’s Portugal branch is planning to mark the sacrifice made by those soldiers by holding a Christmas meal on December 13 at the Barroca Bar and Restaurant in Praia da Luz beginning at 7.30pm.
Branch chairman Jacquie Collins said: “Having got through Remembrance Sunday and the wreath laying – always an emotional time and a key point in our year, even more so this year – we are now looking forward to this next Western Algarve event.
“To remember a time 100 years ago when the trenches had been dug and the soldiers beginning to realise that they would not be home by Christmas, we want to have a good Christmas to remember, recognising their sacrifice made it possible.
“Funds raised will go to benefit past and present servicemen and their families, and we would especially welcome the donations of prizes.”
The Legion’s Western Group organiser James Howe has arranged for a good traditional Christmas dinner, offering a three-course meal from 7.30pm at a price of €20 per person and including entertainment provided by the ever popular J Johns.
The menu comprises: homemade vegetable soup served with hot roll and butter, traditional roast turkey with pigs in blankets, stuffing, roast and mash potatoes and seasonal vegetables (vegetarian option of nut roast available on request, to be pre-booked), traditional Christmas pudding or apple crumble, and coffee (drinks not included in the price).
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