Wishing you a merry Christmas and happy new year

Today is Christmas Day, and I am particularly thankful. We always looked forward to Christmas as kids because my parents would buy new clothes and shoes for my siblings, and my mother's cooking was always excellent. Each time I talk about my mom's cooking, it's not just because she's my mom; she's a skilled cook. During family occasions, everyone wants her to lead or supervise the cooking. My mom is blessed with the gift of cooking.

She would prepare delicious meals, and we would enjoy them as a family. We'd walk around the neighborhood to showcase our Christmas clothes and sometimes receive money gifts. Just like people celebrate Halloween, that's how we celebrate Christmas—going around and collecting gifts. It's funny to think about it now, but I love those memories. People would visit each other's houses and eat together. My mom usually prepares takeaway packs for anyone who visits us. I loved Christmas back then, but as I grew up and moved abroad, it wasn't the same. There were days I would just sleep all day during Christmas, like today, when I was at home on the couch feeling weak from the flu and cough.

There is no music on the streets, everything around my street is so boring, and nothing screams Christmas. I guess if I want to experience anything, I might go to the city center, but I am happy to be able to experience another Christmas and be alive; it's a privilege. I also thank God for my friend, whom I see as a sister; she made this year memorable. An intentional sister, and I ask God to bless her every day. One of the prayers I always make for her is that she is a very well-to-do man because she is such a caring human. We took this photo when we both traveled to Edinburgh together weeks ago and planned to post it today.

I turned on the music after I took my shower, made the traditional Nigerian coconut rice, and fried some plantains. I guess I already figured out my day for another Christmas at home alone. Adult life is crazy. Lol, all my friends are in different countries due to the war.

So, what about you? What are you doing for Christmas? Are you having a loud Christmas or a silent Christmas, just like me? Or what did you do for Christmas? Let me know in the comment section below. Have a beautiful Christmas. Jesus is the reason for the season.

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