By Enigheni Iwori
“Tis’ a season to be jolly, la la la la, la la la la” Yes, it is jingle bells season, a time to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, the saviour of the world. This period is synonymous with fanfare, festivals, carols, fairs, and all sorts but if you are looking to celebrate in a way that does not require you to perform or go overboard to impress others, here is how.
· Eat what you like: You see that ‘Amala’ or ‘Ofeakwu’ that your Mum makes so well you can still eat it. There is no rule book anywhere that says it is only fried rice, jollof rice, chicken, and coleslaw that you can eat during Christmas.
· Sleep without alarms: No need to snooze alarms when you can just do without them. The early morning rush is on pause and you can now sleep a little longer.
· Pace yourself: Yes, you want to have fun and make sweet memories, but you must be conscious of your physical and mental health to avoid having a health scare this season.
· Enjoy the moment: Laugh truly. Meet up with family and friends. Sing and dance like you mean it and be proud of your growth.
· Let the year end kindly: No need to dwell on mistakes and failures. The most important thing is that you showed up this year, so be kind to yourself.
It is more than enough to know that your story can still change or become better. May this season be exactly how you want it to be – warm, kind and full of cheer.
MOVIES OF THE WEEK
· A Bride for the Season (YouTube): If a story that ends in happily ever after is your thing, then this is for you. A young man, without a bride, goes ahead to make wedding plans to get married on December 25th. He meets the love of his life in an unusual way, proving that there is no one way to find love.
· Two Birds, One Stone (YouTube): A relationship built on lies and deceptions, causes conflict between two lovers, leaving them heartbroken. This romance drama focuses on themes of love, betrayal, secrecy and family.
See you next week.
Enigheni can be reached via mail: ienigheni@gmail.com
