Of the people staying in Sirin house at the moment there are only three of ten who are actually christians. For the others Christmas is not so much about the celebration of the birth of our saviour but more about the gifts and eating a wonderful, traditional english roast dinner. Because of this it was a bit different for me that previous Christmases as there wasn't the same focus on the birth of Christ and the real reason we are celebrating. Still, I had a great opportunity to go to church on Christmas evening and also had dinner with a family from Church. It was really great to spend time with others who also understood and believe the real reason that we celebrate on Christmas day.
We did have a really great Christmas dinner here and spent time opening the gifts that we had been given from CCD and the secret Santa gifts that we had got for each other. It wasn't the way that I would normally spend christmas but it was still a good day.
We did have a really great Christmas dinner here and spent time opening the gifts that we had been given from CCD and the secret Santa gifts that we had got for each other. It wasn't the way that I would normally spend christmas but it was still a good day.
I hope that everyone else was able to reflect on the wonderful gift that we have been given in the love of our saviour Christ.
We are thankful that you were still able to reflect on the true meaning of Christmas, and share that with fellow christians. We were able to do so in church this morning, reflecting on the glory and praise to God by the angels in Bethlehem and also spent quite some time in music and devotions this evening after our traditional Aussie BBQ meal. Although the hymns are so familiar, and also so misused in shopping centre music, it is wonderful to sing the words about the wonder of Christ's birth. May we continue to stand in awe at the love of our God and Saviour.
ReplyDeleteLove, mum.