The streets and roads of the National Capital District were generally quiet and mostly empty today as most people stayed home for Christmas Celebrations today. However, despite the empty streets and roads, ATM machines at some shopping centres that were open today had long queues. Shoppers doing last minute shopping for Christmas packed the few shops that were opened today, and the few shops that opened today had very long queues at the checkout counters today. Even the parking lot spaces were all full, with vehicles lining up to secure the next available spot at the car park area. However, despite the business of the shopping centres, when you get on the road its quiet and empty again. With the Royal Papua New Guinea Police and the PNG Defence Force working together this festive season, most people who often cause nuisance were not seen out and about on the streets. Even the Gordons area was quiet and peaceful, despite the busy scenario where many people went in to do market shopping and shopping for live chickens for a typical PNG feast, the place was trouble free. The work put together by Police, PNGDF and the City Wardens has resulted in the fairly quiet and peaceful Christmas in the Nations Capital thus far. We can only hope it remains that way for the Christmas night as well.