Saturday, December 17, 2011

Christmas differences...and similarities

so here is just a short comparison of Christmas in Kenya to the USA...

-in narok there are no santas.
-I haven't ever heard the word "reindeer"...except when listening to my kids music.
-I have seen fewer than 5 decorated trees...2 in personal homes the rest in the local supermarket.
-There is one 5 foot table with all the Christmas decoration the local supermarket has to sell.
-NORAD doesn't track santa here
-Santa ins't necessarily an old white man with a beard
-people in kenya don't expect gifts....some of the expectations that I have heard are: things to eat...meat, flat bread,soda...and many people want a new set of clothes. usually the gifts are reserved for the kids only and the adults are content.
-meat and transportation prices out of Nairobi double.


similarities...
-many people like to gather with their extended families.
-food and conversation are an important part of the gatherings.
-there is a big rush around Christmas...many people doing things and going places.


just a few thoughts


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