The vibe makes me love Christmas.

While we were still very young and growing up, once it got closer to Dec 10 upward, we were always excited because it has been a norm for us to travel to our hometown to celebrate both Christmas and New Year with our grannies at home. The house is always full of far distant and nearby relatives who would bring their children to celebrate with us too.

One thing I always look forward to was the money we would be receiving once the celebration is over and everyone would be returning to their bases. Our pockets, as children were always filled with money and this is what makes Christmas interesting and fun.

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The very one thing I love and look forward to during Christmas is family togetherness. Yes, the above picture is the family picture I took during the burial ceremony that was held last week. These are some of my family that come home every December to celebrate with Grandma and she is always happy when everyone is at home.

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Another thing that makes me more excited and looking forward to Christmas is my siblings.

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The lady in blue clothes is my elder sister, the firstborn and breadwinner of the family. The other one is my immediate younger sister while Princess is the one in the middle. They have covered me with their height. Lol

These are the people that make Christmas and New Year fun, especially my younger sister. She is the hype lady in the house who never gets tired. She knows how to bring up the vibe in the house and light it up everywhere. She is good at those things.

This is also the moment we would be seeing ourselves after eleven months and a half of seeing each other physically except talking via WhatsApp audio and video. Once it's getting closer to December, we would chat ourselves up to know those coming home or not and it's always a happy moment when they say they will be present for sure. It has been our norm to come home and see each other again. Mama is always happy too when we show up and she will never stop calling to ask if we are coming home.

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We are five. The remaining two siblings aren't in the picture since they couldn't attend the burial ceremony. My younger brother is still in school while the last born is with grandma in the village. I would say she is always the happiest when she knows we are all coming home because she will receive things from us being the last born.

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That is our Dad and his younger sister with us. It always feels great seeing everyone at home as we would come together to appreciate God for keeping us all from January. This happens on the 24th and when it's the 1st of January after returning from the cross-over service, we come together to pray before we all depart again.

At that time also, my siblings and I would come together, and lock ourselves in the room so no one would disturb us. We will then share how it has been for us throughout the year, our plans for the next year and other personal things about us. Then, we would advise each other and pray.

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Family is the greatest gift God has bestowed on us and it is with love and unity we can achieve the best. This is something my siblings and I have always preached to ourselves because we don't want to be separated whatsoever, especially with what is happening in my family. Grandma has always tried her best to bring her children together and it is during this moment she has time and chance to talk to everyone because she will get to see everyone physically.

But this Christmas will be a different one because, among my siblings, I am the only one in the village with the last born. The burial ceremony brought us together and my two sisters are returning to their place to resume back to work. It would be another expenses to travel back to my hometown which they cannot risk again, not after spending so much coming for the burial ceremony.

My younger sister returned to Portharcourt after the burial ceremony. My big sis returned to Lagos in preparation for her best friend's wedding happening in the East. My brother said he won't be coming home even after persuading him to come. I bribed him too but it isn't working 😭😭😭

It's only my last sister who is already at home with grandma with a few of our relatives celebrating Christmas together. If not for the burial, everyone would have been at home and my sister being the hype lady would have added more vibe at home but as it is now, we will only try our best to make it more fun.

Above all, we would be appreciating God for being alive and bringing us together to witness the end of the year and awaiting the new year 2023.

Thanks for your time on my blog.

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Princess πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚.. how come you are shorter than your sisters.. lolz
Family together is good like no other...my experience with families as well is usually amazing 😍.

Now I know why your other siblings won't be home this season... it's not easy traveling again after traveling for the burial just of recent considering our economy today

You will surely miss ur hype younger sis πŸ₯°πŸ˜‰

I wish u and your family, a merry Christmas πŸŽ„

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Princess πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚.. how come you are shorter than your sisters.. lolz

My mom was short too. Perhaps I took it from her 🀣🀣🀣🀣

You will surely miss ur hype younger sis πŸ₯°πŸ˜‰

I don't know how to persuade her too because her work demands she resumes immediately and she just started working two months ago πŸ˜‘ I will miss her because she is just my partner in everything 😁

Family togetherness is amazing.

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Awwwwwn πŸ₯°
It's okay πŸ‘

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I will pretend I didn't see this comment, my sister is tall. It is those who snapped with her that wore heels, look at her beauty. 😘

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Hahaha πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ€£πŸ€£
I didn't say anything oo πŸ˜‚πŸƒπŸƒπŸƒ

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You have a beautiful family, have a very nice Christmas and new years celebration with them! Enjoy the togetherness!
!LUV

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Thank you for the compliment, @solymi Thanks for the token too πŸ™Œ

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Wishing you a good health for this coming Christmas and to your family as well

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Thank you, @mooontivated

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I used to love traveling like you too, our village is now unexciting, bandits are killing people and that place is now a war zone. But I'm happy for you, great family, I'm certain that chicken will be too much, rice and turkey and all hahaha.
Anyways, people who are in Lagos hardly likes returning to their home town 🀣🀣🀣.
I'm sure that's why your brother is adamant. Merry Christmas

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Hehehe.... Even my hometown too. Already becoming a lonely village because people are dying everyday. It's like almost daily we hear of someone's death and the young are afraid to visit home πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚
I don't blame them.. who wants to die? Well, God is our protector.

Anyways, people who are in Lagos hardly likes returning to their home town 🀣🀣🀣

πŸ˜…πŸ˜… Even considering the stress and expenses to come down here is something that should chase them from not coming.

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Kid with Christmas enn, those days we see Christmas day as an opportunity to make money. Infact sometimes we even start making calculation over the money we will be receiving in advance. Christmas is a unique season.

The love that people share on Christmas is something that gives me so much joy. I wish that love can continue forever but unfortunately for some families it ends immediately after that season is over.

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Especially my family. The love among my aunts is so low that I keep praying ours (My siblings and I) should not be like that and God has been working with us till today. I don't want a gathering where there is no love. Nah! It's not something interesting to write about. May God help everyone of us and put love in us.

Thanks for your comment.

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Hmmm... It is just for us to keep praying for them o. Why should people gather if there is no love between them? It is better if they don't even get together in the first place then.

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One thing I always look forward to was the money we would be receiving once the celebration is over and everyone would be returning to their bases. Our pockets, as children were always filled with money and this is what makes Christmas interesting and fun.
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Hahaha πŸ˜„ you like good things oh! Maybe this Christmas you will be the one to send some money to me.

I shaa do like your vibes.
Thanks for sharing.

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Hehehe... I won't be receiving any money except I give to them at home 😌😁

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Hahaha πŸ˜„. But you will send some to me oh!

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Where is your younger sister there? Coz you are the smallest Princess ✌ πŸ˜‚ just kidding. You guys are beautiful

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Are you mocking me? 🀣🀣🀣🀣 She is the one on red and gold color clothes

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Wow, this is beautiful and you have a lovely family. Christmas brings family re-union. I love Christmas holidays too

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Yea, Christmas brings everyone together and I cherish that moment. Thank you ma

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enjoyed at Christmas Day,have a great day.

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Thank you

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You have a beautiful family πŸ’— but my baby is the shortest among all but then it's good to see all your family together happy Christmas in advance i wish you more of it in life dear πŸ’—

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Mock me well oo πŸ˜…πŸ˜…
It's good to be short at least πŸ€”
Thanks for the compliment.

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I wish you more of it in life sweetheart ❀️

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Christmas as kids is completely different from what it feels like but you can't take family togetherness away from being a kid or an adult.

The season allows us to gather and celebrate together, it is always awesome having the family under one roof in a happy mood.

I am looking forward to having a great time with my family and the difference between us is that I won't be traveling. I am wishing you a safe trip and a happy celebration.

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Yes, having the family celebrating under one roof is always beautiful and exciting. Whether travelling or not, the best is to have your family with you to rejoice and merry.

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Christmas is a season filled with love and happiness. It also brings the family together, Merry Christmas in advance mate

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I wish you the best of the season too.

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The togetherness we enjoy during Xmas celebration is something else, the whole family returns home and you get to know some relatives you don't.

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You are right. It feels good coming together to see each other especially the far away relatives.

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Hehe...
Our excitement began right from first term exams. Because after that we would have carol in our school. Then so many Christmas themed programs in church. It was always a rollercoaster of fun. Sadly, such does not happen again.

Thank you for sharing this with us.

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Everything has changed. Even though there are still some programs like that, it's not that fun as it used to be then.

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Big Princess at the centre, you got a lovely family here.
I'm sure you would have eaten enough pounded yam and fresh vegetables.
Christmas is the best festival of all time!!!

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They even made pounded yam on my arrival yesterday but I couldn't eat it but went for Indomie and Egg πŸ˜…πŸ˜…

I will still be tasting that before I leave. O sure gan πŸ˜‚

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You are forming city girl right, I can't see pounded yam and go for indomie, never!!!

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It's always refreshing to see siblings come together. You guys are beautiful and have warm-welcoming smiles.

It's a pity that guy won't get to be together at grandma's place this Christmas but at least you got to see each other now and create memories with all your other relatives who attended the funeral.🌺

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You are right. At least we see each other and that is something amazing. Thank you 😊

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What makes me happy about this festive season is that I will get to see my family together at once because we all stay very far from each other

So December is the only thing that brings us together at once as a family

You guys looks cute πŸ₯°

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Yes o... December is the only time we get to see everyone come together and it's always wonderful moment spent together.

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Your sisters are very tall oo
Your brother and sisters must have spent a lot during the burial for them to have decided not to come.
I love Christmas or any festive period even up till now. My pocket gets refilled every single time and being the last born also makes it a bonus.
Merry Christmas in advance 😊

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They spent a lot too during the burial ceremony and it wasn't convenient to stay back or return to the village for Christmas.

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Yay! πŸ€—
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Thank you, Ecency πŸ€—

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Heeeeeiii so this is why you run away from home πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚. I am sure the burial party was nice and it’s great to see it brought your family together😌😊

You are looking pretty princess and I miss you😩.

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I miss everyone too and we shall meet soon by God's grace. I didn't run oo. Na burial make me go early

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The vibes that comes from being with family members especially during christmas period is so excoting, its so good to see families together, although I dont usually travel since I have my immediate family members around, my area.

Beautiful sisters you've got, you also, but why are they all towering you naπŸ˜πŸ€”

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Beautiful sisters you've got, you also, but why are they all towering you naπŸ˜πŸ€”

Na my Daddy dey took after πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚

Family gathering during this period is amazing and worthwhile.

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