So This Is Christmas

Merry Christmas is such an infectious feeling I like to feel that way all year around.

So if you are visiting just before Christmas, just after Christmas or even here on Christmas day I am sure you will find something of interest for you and in the spirit of Christmas.

It may be said that Christmas is no longer a celebration but this must be spoken by people that have never had trouble closing their eyes on Christmas Eve in an expectation of what maybe left for them on the carpet under the tree.

I continue to look forward to the surprise on my Grandchild's faces to this day at Christmas events.

Merry Christmas - Merry Christmas - Merry Christmas

Sunday, June 9, 2013

Planning For A House Blessing Ceremony

By Grace Daniels


House blessing ceremony has been done in the past by many people. This activity involves many things that have to be performed for it to be successful. It can happen when a new couple wants to start their new home. Some are done in cases where there have been bad omens in a house such as sickness all the time or accidents that occurred to most of the family members.

Hosts are allowed to decide on who will run the whole activity. Repenting is done by all who have attended before the main program. Family members are asked to repent and ask their God for blessings. Guests such as church members also go down on their knees and ask their Creator to forgive them. This is always a holy session since they also ask for the guidance of Christ through the day.

Printing of different things is done in their own way. The program of the day is written to all those in the compound. They then have to start the blessing process. It is done as they walk inside the room shouting prayers and blessing words. Songs are also song in different languages and ways. These songs have got different meanings and messages they are passing across. It is important to ensure that all those involved are saying prayers.

Traditional practices are done in the traditional ceremonies. Some people prefer their parties to be done in a traditional way. They invite the elders of a certain community and the old men. Rituals are performed around the home and in the house. They also involve these family members in some of the rituals. They ask and pray to the ancestors to withdraw a curse they could have said to the family. They are then set free by slaughtering an animal and sprinkling the blood in the compound.

Repair of houses and other things has to be done immediately. This demonstrates a sign of a new beginning in the home. They do wall repainting and repair. Windows are replaced and painted. Some rooms are also demolished in cases where a family member committed suicidal acts. They destroy their rooms and burn all their belongings.

Meals are provided to the guests at the end of the program. They make sure that all their guests are able to eat and get full. It is always accompanied with dancing and other many activities. Drinks are also provided to all their visitors. These drinks have to be sprinkled around the house before sharing it to those around.

Parents are taken through some counseling is cases of bad omens in the family. Drums and other instruments are played in the compound. These individuals use the drums to help remove the somber mood in the family.

House blessing ceremony has to have anointing of different things. They buy a certain unique type of oil to use. They ensure that this oil is sprinkled on different places in the house. It should be done by pastors or other respected people.




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