Dear Diary,
On 10th August was my Birthday and I celebrated it accordingly. I bought myself coffee and a bar of chocolate. I also received another bar of chocolate from a dear friend. My lil' big brother owes me a lunch/dinner treat. On 13th my celebration climaxed at KNH Oncology Ward 1E as I shared my Birthday gift with the kids and some friends.
Now, on Monday (14th) morning my colleague announced that India or let me say Hindus were celebrating Lord Krishna's Birthday (Janmashtami) at midnight. Really? God has a birthday party? I was curious! Here's is what happens, the locals prepare themselves for the festivities. They draw beautiful and elaborate patterns made with rice batter on the entrance of their houses and tiny footprints of little Krishna entering their houses; recitation of Bhagwad Gita is popular practice during this time; also, the locals observe a fast and eat at midnight festivities; dances and devotional songs are sung to celebrate this day; decorations in the temple, special dishes and sweets are prepared and shared.
On Christmas, 25th December, we Christians commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ. Popular customs of this holiday includes heightened economy. We usually give gifts, caroling, lighting candles, decorating Christmas trees, we have Christmas service where we recite Bible verses and we also prepare and share mapochopocho.
Hehe, interesting! So, we have 129 days to Christmas. What gift does Jesus want for this Christmas? Well, think about it! Jesus wants you to receive His gift, the gift of salvation, (John 1:12). But you don't have to wait until Christmas day, you can receive it even now. In addition, Jesus's desire is for those who have received Him to be with Him, to see and savor His glory; to know and make Him known; love him and also experience His love, John 17:24-26; He also wants you to look out for the needs of others, 1 Cor 10:24; He also wants you to represent His Kingdom (which is already within you) here on earth.
Haya, ni hayo tu kwa sasa.
Yours faithful scribbler,
NzakuNashipae
NzakuNashipae
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