Merry Christmas!

'Every day isn't Christmas'...have you heard this saying before? The speaker is trying to tell one to not be very demanding or entitled to one's expectations as Christmas is a day when we have plenty to eat and at our disposal. Ha...too much grammar. Christmas is here again and we have to know that it comes with its own spirit. It comes with happiness, merry making and competition. Yes, competition. Every woman wants to wear the best dress in town on Christmas day. Forget the recession, everybody is still going to enjoy Christmas (for those who celebrate). And the children? In fact, don't bring colour blocking any where around children on Christmas day. Everything has got to be in sync, to match, wears and accessories have a good hug on this day. Except, of course you are from those areas where colour blocking is king...do you know where?

Many people engage in a lotta festivities during this season: marriages/weddings, village meetings, masquerade dances, etc. It's a wonderful time of the year. I am not a regular Christian anymore so this year, I'm watching all the merry making with amusement. Of course, I'm still in support of people living happily. It's their life, please. Let them get on with it. Enjoy. For all who would find time to give this season, I hope that you enjoy your holiday. And give GOOD gifts biko.

Ten years ago this Christmas was spent in Houston, Texas among fun loving Americans. I happened to have been a missionary volunteer then. My (no marriage but missionary) companion and I visited an old people's home. I didn't want to go to this place because I was really uncomfortable around old people and their diseases but she persuaded me and we left to visit some old folks on Christmas day (2006). This was the time that I discovered Alzheimer's disease or whatever it was as a very bad condition. My mind went away. Good grief. I since have become very uncomfortable around Christmas. No, I don't need therapy but I think that I might have been jinxed in that place.What would make anybody lose her mind so? Childbearing, disease, stress, trauma, what? I was petrified but I endured the occasion and we left.

So? Mind what you do for Christmas and mind where you go. I don't know or have where to spend this Christmas. Hopefully, there should still be Christmas next year. Congratulations to everybody who's celebrating or has one up on me...haha let me humour some people. I don't like the feel of 2017 but I hope it brings good tidings to all and sundry. Happy holidays to you.