As I prepare to somewhat wind down major activities for the year and activate ‘holiday mode’, I’ve found myself looking back at what Christmas holidays used to look like back then.
In the early 80’s while in-between (out of country) postings, going to the ‘village’ was like the greatest adventure and highlights of our lives.
Those road trips where looking out of the windows, stopping to buy all possible road side delicacies 😁and actually chatting with each other was enough entertainment to keep busy for the whole 7-9 hours travel time!
Now it’s Christmas season 2021 style where things are quite different… (COVID, inflation, bad roads, relocations, climate change, etc) change is a constant we are getting more familiar with now, right?
Also recently I’ve enjoyed a number of conversations with friends and a few people who had said they don’t believe in, nor celebrate Christmas.
Christmas is the time of year marked to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, especially by Christians, which is also marked by many other extras such as Santa, Christmas trees and more.
Even though the season may not mean the same thing to us all, at least you can find ways to maximize the extra days off such as:
* Making time for family (visit, bonding activities or video calls just to connect)
* Show kindness to the less privileged, this season and beyond.
* Volunteer to spend time with elderly ones or others who may be alone (of course wear your masks and sanitize please!)
* Kick up your feet and relax a little!!
Oh and of course, if you’re a Netflix and chill kinda person, make sure you add ‘A Naija Christmas’ to your watch list, my new fav!
Excellent acting from the cast and nice twist to the storyline- many hilarious scenes by#kunleremi #efeewara #abayomialvin and totally loved church girl #Ajike 😊
Shout out to the producer, #KunleAfolayan and cast, quite an enjoyable one. 🙏🏾
So we’re getting close to 2022…right around the corner, let me wish you a very Merry Christmas and happy new year in advance!
Let’s make it all count, see you in the next season!
Emem Opashi
(The Unconventional Educator)