FOUNDER OF KADIFF AUDU KASHIM ISRAEL FELICITATE WITH CHRISTIAN FAITHFUL AT CHRISTMAS
FOUNDER OF KADIFF AUDU KASHIM ISRAEL FELICITATE WITH CHRISTIAN FAITHFUL AT CHRISTMAS
Christmas is a christian festival celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ, who was born in Bethlehem to his parents, Joseph and Mary. It is believed that Christ was conceived through the Holy Spirit and was born when Mother Mary was still engaged to Joseph.
The English term Christmas (“mass on Christ’s day”) and not "Xmas" is of fairly recent origin. The earlier term Yule may have derived from the Germanic jōl or the Anglo-Saxon geōl, which referred to the feast of the winter solstice. The corresponding terms in other language. Navidad in Spanish, Natale in Italian, Noël in French. All probably denote nativity. The German word Weihnachten denotes “hallowed night.” Since the early 20th century, Christmas has also been a secular family holiday, observed by Christians and non-Christians alike, devoid of Christian elements, and marked by an increasingly elaborate exchange of gifts. In this secular Christmas celebration, a mythical figure named Santa Claus plays the pivotal role. Christmas is celebrated on Sunday, December 25, 2022.
Christmas is a time of spiritual reflection on the important foundations of the Christian faith. It’s when Christians celebrate God’s love for the world through the birth of the Christ child: Jesus. The Bible tells of his birth hundreds of years before, fulfilling prophecies.
This Christmas may be a difficult one for some because of the economic hardship in our country - high cost of goods, commodities and services among others. As we celebrate let us remember those who do not have. Share love and bring about peace among us. February next year Nigerians will be going out to vote it's leaders I urge us to pray for the forth coming election that it is will be a peaceful and successful one without lost of any life.
As creatives, celebrities or entertainers let us be a symbol of peace and love especially this season. Please keep your entries coming I look forward to seeing you all once again in Kaduna state next year for the 6th Kaduna International Film festival.
I wish you a merry Christmas and a prosperous New year 2023.
Audu Kashim Israel
Founder/Executive director Kaduna International Film festival
24th December 2022
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