5 reasons to travel to village for Christmas
Christmas is in the air and many Nigerians as usual are making plans to travel to their villages for the season. To some, this is a little bit outrageous, to some others, it is a must to go back home at this time. And then to a few others, they are indifferent. However, the various opinions do not deter the ones with their minds set on traveling to their hometowns this season.
Well, today we are focusing on the ones who are not sure about traveling to the village this Christmas. Normally, the people who value this movement are mostly Christians from the Eastern part of Nigeria. They do not entertain any excuses for not going home during the Christmas season. Because of the number of people available at this time of the year, lots of events and celebrations are reserved for this season also.
The society has transformed so much to the individualistic environment we have now. But, it didn’t use to be like this. As much as there are dozens of reasonable points why you will not want to interact with your extended family, the bet is, the best laughter is always with family. Family is not made by blood but blood makes us family. Research has shown that 80% of people on their death bed always wished they spent more time with their family. Do not argue if it is nuclear or extended family, family is family, far or near.
Going to your home town will not only avail you the chance to spend time with your family, it will give you the time to know them. Spending time at home clears up every awkwardness that may be stopping you from relating with family. Still not convinced to travel to the village this Christmas, here are more reasons.
Do not mean to sound vulgar but they no use township swear for you. If you have ever experienced to environmental sanity that exists in some “lowbrow” areas in the states, you will understand what you are missing by not going home. Changing environment has proven to help people unwind properly in many situations. It would be a great idea to take some time in the year and be in a different environment. Different kind of people, new mindset, another kind of food and just general change of the “breeze”.
Your friends are counting on you this season to be at their events. Being at those events avails you the right chance to unwind and have fun. Sharing in your friend’s joy or being their support through painful times helps you feel better. Sometimes, it is not for them. It is more for you than it is for them. So, hit the road already. Attend that wedding. Show up for that reunion. Go be with your friends as they do anything at all. Christmas is a season to show love, travel to the village and do so. Is your luggage ready? We move!!!
To travel to the village for Christmas is usually saddled with personal advantages. Even if all other reasons to travel home are excluded, a change in usual routine will help you relax properly. I know at this point; your mind is telling you that you do not have to be in the village to change routine. Did it also bring up options of other places you could visit? Well, our minds work in similar ways.
Going to the village still promises to be the best bet as it is cheaper and filled with family. If you want to rest this holiday season without breaking the bank, find your way to your hometown and have peace of mind. Excuse yourself from air pollution for some time please.
Did you think I will keep giving you reasons to travel to your village for Christmas? Oh well, you should go home for your own sake. If you leave the city and go unwind in a natural space, you will be glad you did. Personally, this is not the time to mourn for the things you lost during the year. This is the time to be thankful, relax, have fun and strategize for the new year.
And remember, all work and no play make you a dull person. Now go and pack your bags and get ready to go have fun. Get ready to laugh and make merry. You have worked hard in the past months. You will definitely do better in the coming months. For now, you are free to bask in the sun and dance in the rain.