Tag: Christmas

Christmas Boxing day

History made us aware that today is the day gift boxes are given to people who earn less in the society. This could be servants, tradespeople or those considered as poor. Some said it is a time when churches collect money for their less privileged members.

This is a good way of making impact in the society. I have come across people organising cookouts for today. This is highly commendable. All these consolidates the fact that Christmas is a period of giving regardless.

As a child, I looked forward to the church bazaar on this day which is accompanied by Grandma buying us rice from her women organisation. We would go from one canopy to the other. She get to show off her grandkids too.

Oh! This is accompanied by meeting different uncles, aunties and friends to celebrate Christmas by means of giving cash. We would literally say “gbara m Christmas”. This means celebrate Christmas for me by giving me something. It was fun as we turn out to get richer by the end of that day.

Anyways, one of the things I enjoy the most about Christmas is the Christmas carols. I love the songs as they bring so much memories.

More like these songs take you home to NazarethšŸ”

How is your Boxing day going? I wanna reread from you.

May all you want this Christmas ā›„ come through ā¤ļø

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Lots of Love

Viviensvoice

Wishing You A Merry Christmas

It is that season of the year. Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones.

Jesus is the reason for the season.

The key message today was about PEACE in families, relationships and in the society at large.

We genuinely need peace in our dealings with people.

I hope this celebration reunite homes and many more.

Did you travel home this period or not?

May you all have wonderful reasons to celebrate Christ this seasonā¤ļøšŸ¤ā¤ļø

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Is Christmas celebration personal?

It is a beautiful time and we all need to celebrate regardless.

A chat with someone made me realise that some people can see Christmas differently.

Whatever the situation is…

Endeavour to find a reason to be happy this season.

It is about remembering and celebrating Christ’s birth.

Do not take it personal.

Celebrate regardless of your circumstances.

This will soon pass.

Does not celebrating solve all your problems?

Why not enjoy while the universe does?

You know …

There is always problems.

This isn’t the time to dwell on them.

Just let them be and enjoy.

Make merry now and get back to your reality later.

If you are a Christian, you have no excuse.

…except, someone needs to explain to you this aspect of Christianity.

Were you in Church today?

Or

Are you getting better deals today?

Read my previous post on surviving boxing day sales here.

Happy boxing day šŸ§”


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Happy Christmas 2020

Merry Christmas šŸŽ„ FriendsšŸ˜Š


May the celebration of Christ’s birth bring you and your family great joy.


Thank God for this opportunity for 2020 Christmas. It wasnā€™t possible for so many while some are still struggling to have food on their tables.


May todayā€™s celebration fill your heart šŸ’œ with hope, love for humanity and Godā€™s exceeding grace.


May it renew your path to virtue.


May it rekindle your faith in God.


Do have a blessed festive period.


Happy Christmas šŸŽ„
@Viviensvoice

***My previous post on Christmas can be found here.

Merry Christmas 2019



Happy Christmas šŸŽ„ beautiful people

May the risen Lord meet you at the point of your needsšŸ™šŸ¼

May your festive mood last longer

May you be celebrated

May you brighten another’s day

May your joy know no bounds

May God replenish your pockets

May the risen Christ bring you goods newšŸ™šŸ¼

***You are all in my thoughts šŸ’­

Have a beautiful Christmas celebration



Last week, I attended a friendā€™s party and I can’t begin to tell you how much joy and happiness I perceived from various guests.

It reminded me of the essence of leaving out work to simply make merry with colleagues and friend. It was so much fun and I’m glad I attended it.

On that same good spirit, I sincerely thank you for being with me in this blog, so far.

I wish you greater milestones.

Happy Christmas šŸŽ„ to you and all that are dear to you

May your joy be countless

May you be celebrated

May God meet you at the point of your needs

May He provide solutions to your desires

May God comfort you

May Your joy know no bounds.

Have a blessed Christmas šŸŽ„ celebration.

Last year, I participated in blogmas, my posts can be found here.

Lots of Love,

Viviensvoice

Blogmas – How To Survive Boxing Day Sales



Source: Telegraph UK

Still on the Blogmas spirit.Ā I so much look forward to boxing day sales. Normally, I have lists of things I like to buy or simply names of people, whereby I will look at the names I will find something for them. Nonetheless, at times, I go beyond my list especiallyĀ  when I see something I consider very useful.

During Christmas, my 25th is basically go to church and have a good family meal. Then comes 26th – the sales, sales and sales day. In the last few years, I would queue up at Next as early as 6.30 am. Even at that early hours of the day I am like number 200 or something above that in the queue.

When I eventually get in, I would browse the entire shop for items that catch my eyes. It’s really fun to see those nice and expensive clothes, purses, gifts and kitchen wares reduced to lower prices. Looking at my lists, you can tell the things I normally go for. I do take my time and fill my shopping bag before the deselection process begins, when am done. Normally, by that time I am exhausted and cannot wait to leave the shop with my latest purchases.

However, lately I mainly buy online and will be doing same this year. I go to the shops later in the day or sometime in the week to see or pick a few good things remaining. Luckily, I live close to a shopping arena, where there is Primark, Next, Sports world and the rest of them.

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Source: Synaptrading

My method of surviving the sales involves the following:

  • Gathering items I like first.
  • Choosing only the ones I need – at this phase, after gathering and I drop so many items.
  • Checking my budget.
  • Scaling down further to make sure I do not spend more than necessary and giving priority to items on list – Guys, I lose a few items at this stage too.Ā  [I use this method online too].

Don’t worry, if I mention lists a lot, I jot down almost any thing.

Finally, by the time am done, I leave the shop with the items I really need. There are a few exceptions to certain things that I see and find very useful even when not included in my list. I will like to know what works for you.

Source: Tyannatells.wordpress.com

I have had so much fun putting up Blogmas posts this period, I even posted more than once in a week like I had thought at first. So, this is my last blogmas post – am not going to say unfortunately,

I wish you Happy Spending – Don’tĀ  over do it.

Merry Christmas šŸŽ„ to you and your household . I’m sending great tidings of love, peace and happiness your way šŸ˜Š

Blogmas – Why Family is Important at Christmas



The remembrance of the birth of Christ is the essence of Christmas šŸŽ„ It is a wonderful time for families to come together as one and celebrate. I appreciate this festive season a lot as it brings relatives together at the end of every demanding year. Itā€™s a way for everyone to relax and forget about what they had spent most of their days doing, be it studies or work.

Most times, we get so got up in our private lives and forget the importance of quality family time. I can tell you that there are numerous families that only meet yearly at Christmas time. Do you agree? So imagine thereā€™s no such period.

As usually, Christmas involves exchange of gifts šŸŽ between families and friends and even alms giving. The joy on the faces of people when they are blessed with gifts they never expected is priceless.

Donā€™t forget, the gift doesnā€™t have to be that expensive. It should be what one can afford. The important thing is to remember that you can put a smile on someoneā€™s face by being generous to them.

The season allows families to unite and iron out their differences too, if need be. It allows household to reflect on their relationships with one another.

In addition, the holy family of Mary, Joseph and Jesus is worth emulating. During Christmas, families can spend time reflecting on motherhood, birth, nurturing and the upkeep of the entire family unit.

I think Christmas is very important for families.

Merry Christmas šŸŽ„ to you and your familyšŸ˜„