8 Christmas memories every Nigerian can't forget
Before the advent of frequent visit to shopping malls and cinemas in Nigeria, the Christmas period is that special time of the year every child will not want to miss for anything in the world.
As a child, Christmas was the best time of the year where you get to eat, drink, merry and visit places. This is the time children get to catch their fun to the fullest without their parents raising brows.
Here are 8 childhood Christmas memories every Nigerian can relate with.
1. Holiday excitement
Apart from the feeling of taking a break from school bells and class works which excites pupils, the Christmas holiday is a time to spend quality time with families.
The humming of the song “holiday is coming, no more ringing bells…” flashes more excitement to the mind.
2. Christmas is a time to get new things
You remember when mom goes shopping for the children. When she has to measure your foot with broom stick, so as to get your actual shoe size. You are sure of getting new clothes, shoes, underwear, and jewellery if you are girl. Mom dresses you up to be in your best among others.
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3. Christmas parties
When you had to show off to your friends those new clothes and shoes, with those coloured plastic glasses and wristwatches to spark up your look. The feeling of having so many kids to play with and lot of goody bag to share.
When you were so excited to visit Santa Claus (father Christmas) and sing your favourite Xmas songs in his ears to get a special gift.
4. Beautiful hairstyles
Those days, as a little girl, you get to have that opportunity to do an elaborate hairstyle like an adult other than your regular hairstyle for school. While the boys also have nice hair cut form the barber.
5. Gifts
You remember those promise cards that has list of what you want, name of the giver and when he or she will pay their pledge. This is the time you get enough gifts, including money from visitors, uncles, aunts while your parents, especially moms keep the money.
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6. Fireworks
Fireworks create a fun filled atmosphere to compliment the season with the spark of star-like light in the sky. As a child in Nigeria, the popular fireworks are known as banger or knock out.
The excitement of the fireworks among the children comes with its loudness and how it scares people around.
7. Food
There is so much food and drinks during this season in most families, you get to eat till your stomach says no.
The food is special because it is termed Christmas food, chicken, and meat. Growing up, chicken was a special dish for Christmas, because this is the only time some children get to eat it in their houses.
8. Visit places
You don’t want to be left out when writing essay about how you spent your Christmas holiday, so mom and dad ensures you have the best of the fun.
Apart from visiting family members to see your cousins, Christmas season also allow you to become a tourist to those exciting places you have heard or read about.
Source: Legit.ng
