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This will be my first Christmas in Nigeria in 15 years but sincerely it does not feel like Christmas at all.
Besides the cold harmattan weather in the morning that normally characterizes this time of the year, nothing else smells festivities.
I remember with nostalgia what Christmas used to feel like. Seems a whole lot has changed.

Apart from the economic situations, what else could have caused this?

snowland:
This will be my first Christmas in Nigeria in 15 years but sincerely it does not feel like Christmas at all.
Besides the cold harmattan weather in the morning that normally characterizes this time of the year, nothing else smells festivities.
I remember with nostalgia what Christmas used to feel like. Seems a whole lot has changed.

Apart from the economic situations, what else could have caused this?

Welcome back Sir, both to Nigeria and Nairaland. It's been a while.
Insecurity and lawlessness in Nigeria has also contributed to the lackluster "celebrations" this year.

E no pass the economic hardships so

It is just the economic situation and nothing more. There isn't much in the pocket so it can't be " chrismasy" right now.

Nothing but the economic situation

snowland:
This will be my first Christmas in Nigeria in 15 years but sincerely it does not feel like Christmas at all.
Besides the cold harmattan weather in the morning that normally characterizes this time of the year, nothing else smells festivities.
I remember with nostalgia what Christmas used to feel like. Seems a whole lot has changed.

Apart from the economic situations, what else could have caused this?

things have changed, from good to bad, from bad to worse.

snowland:
This will be my first Christmas in Nigeria in 15 years but sincerely it does not feel like Christmas at all.
Besides the cold harmattan weather in the morning that normally characterizes this time of the year, nothing else smells festivities.
I remember with nostalgia what Christmas used to feel like. Seems a whole lot has changed.

Apart from the economic situations, what else could have caused this?

Why putting the main cause aside?

The economic situation is eating everybody mehn.....it is tough

Dem dey poke baby with pin make the baby no cry?

The Nigeria you left fifteen years ago was fairly used. Now na pangolo remain and the pangolo don dey leak sef

Well the social synergy has changed from physical to VIRTUAL. 15 years ago social media had a young presence and wasn't as dominant as it us today.
Major activities happens online nowadays rather than happening in physical gathering... This explains why Christmas vibes has a huge presence on social and networking sites than the streets nowadays...
Its all good and it's all fun

it's just the economic situation sir. things are hard

snowland:
This will be my first Christmas in Nigeria in 15 years but sincerely it does not feel like Christmas at all.
Besides the cold harmattan weather in the morning that normally characterizes this time of the year, nothing else smells festivities.
I remember with nostalgia what Christmas used to feel like. Seems a whole lot has changed.

Apart from the economic situations, what else could have caused this?

The current situation in the country
There's no joy in celebrating

People are loosing their love ones as a result of hunger

It is still the economic situation sir

snowland:
This will be my first Christmas in Nigeria in 15 years but sincerely it does not feel like Christmas at all.
Besides the cold harmattan weather in the morning that normally characterizes this time of the year, nothing else smells festivities.
I remember with nostalgia what Christmas used to feel like. Seems a whole lot has changed.

Apart from the economic situations, what else could have caused this?

The economic situation alongside the total worsened situation of the country, any side is touched, food, transport, etc we don't even know how things would even be in the future if they're like this for now.

snowland:
This will be my first Christmas in Nigeria in 15 years but sincerely it does not feel like Christmas at all.
Besides the cold harmattan weather in the morning that normally characterizes this time of the year, nothing else smells festivities.
I remember with nostalgia what Christmas used to feel like. Seems a whole lot has changed.

Apart from the economic situations, what else could have caused this?

It's just the economy boss.

We've never had it this bad

snowland:
This will be my first Christmas in Nigeria in 15 years but sincerely it does not feel like Christmas at all.
Besides the cold harmattan weather in the morning that normally characterizes this time of the year, nothing else smells festivities.
I remember with nostalgia what Christmas used to feel like. Seems a whole lot has changed.

Apart from the economic situations, what else could have caused this?

It seems Jesus refused to be born in Nigeria this year I think

snowland:
This will be my first Christmas in Nigeria in 15 years but sincerely it does not feel like Christmas at all.
Besides the cold harmattan weather in the morning that normally characterizes this time of the year, nothing else smells festivities.
I remember with nostalgia what Christmas used to feel like. Seems a whole lot has changed.

Apart from the economic situations, what else could have caused this?

it's the economy, life is hard

snowland:
This will be my first Christmas in Nigeria in 15 years but sincerely it does not feel like Christmas at all.
Besides the cold harmattan weather in the morning that normally characterizes this time of the year, nothing else smells festivities.
I remember with nostalgia what Christmas used to feel like. Seems a whole lot has changed.

Apart from the economic situations, what else could have caused this?

It's actually the tough economic situation that's the main cause of the problem, though the last elections divided us along tribal and religious lines, the love neighbors once share no longer exists,

snowland:
This will be my first Christmas in Nigeria in 15 years but sincerely it does not feel like Christmas at all.
Besides the cold harmattan weather in the morning that normally characterizes this time of the year, nothing else smells festivities.
I remember with nostalgia what Christmas used to feel like. Seems a whole lot has changed.

Apart from the economic situations, what else could have caused this?

A lot have changed

snowland:
This will be my first Christmas in Nigeria in 15 years but sincerely it does not feel like Christmas at all.
Besides the cold harmattan weather in the morning that normally characterizes this time of the year, nothing else smells festivities.
I remember with nostalgia what Christmas used to feel like. Seems a whole lot has changed.

Apart from the economic situations, what else could have caused this?

Welcome back boss… things are so hard… no hope for the next meal…

Omoh

What is in the mind of most people is how to survive nextyear. Tinubu de strangle everybody for neck.

snowland:
This will be my first Christmas in Nigeria in 15 years but sincerely it does not feel like Christmas at all.
Besides the cold harmattan weather in the morning that normally characterizes this time of the year, nothing else smells festivities.
I remember with nostalgia what Christmas used to feel like. Seems a whole lot has changed.

Apart from the economic situations, what else could have caused this?

Welcome sir
Things are really hard
The economic situation is the real problem

snowland:
This will be my first Christmas in Nigeria in 15 years but sincerely it does not feel like Christmas at all.
Besides the cold harmattan weather in the morning that normally characterizes this time of the year, nothing else smells festivities.
I remember with nostalgia what Christmas used to feel like. Seems a whole lot has changed.

Apart from the economic situations, what else could have caused this?

All thanks to bad government

It's simply the economic situation and nothing more. There isn't much money available, so it can't feel very festive at the moment.

I'm apart from the economic situation I think it's because we are no more younger, once you've experienced some periods, there is a high tendency to not feel hyped like we used to..
.. Christmas is still special and the few days around it feels different

Christmas still dey sup oh but everyone dey do am lowkey to avoid billing.

RealityKings1:
I'm apart from the economic situation I think it's because we are no more younger, once you've experienced some periods, there is a high tendency to not feel hyped like we used to..
.. Christmas is still special and the few days around it feels different

was it like this for our parents that year?

snowland:
This will be my first Christmas in Nigeria in 15 years but sincerely it does not feel like Christmas at all.
Besides the cold harmattan weather in the morning that normally characterizes this time of the year, nothing else smells festivities.
I remember with nostalgia what Christmas used to feel like. Seems a whole lot has changed.

Apart from the economic situations, what else could have caused this?

Welcome back bossman. It's the economy and nothing more. Even me I don't any hope of getting a chicken lap to eat. Please I beg you, may I send my account details so you can put some spark in my celebration?

Things are different and difficult. So hard no one recognises a season of celebration.
No be when you get hope to chop better, you go dey happy?

snowland:
This will be my first Christmas in Nigeria in 15 years but sincerely it does not feel like Christmas at all.
Besides the cold harmattan weather in the morning that normally characterizes this time of the year, nothing else smells festivities.
I remember with nostalgia what Christmas used to feel like. Seems a whole lot has changed.

Apart from the economic situations, what else could have caused this?

poor economic situation
Insecurity
Increase in mobile gadget, people found comfort with their gadget, spending time online

These are my observations for the changes

😔

snowland:
This will be my first Christmas in Nigeria in 15 years but sincerely it does not feel like Christmas at all.
Besides the cold harmattan weather in the morning that normally characterizes this time of the year, nothing else smells festivities.
I remember with nostalgia what Christmas used to feel like. Seems a whole lot has changed.

Apart from the economic situations, what else could have caused this?

The shift in Christmas spirit could be due to urbanization, declining traditions, security concerns, and the influence of technology and globalization, which have changed how people celebrate.

Additionally, personal nostalgia and evolving cultural practices may make current festivities feel less vibrant compared to the past.

snowland:
This will be my first Christmas in Nigeria in 15 years but sincerely it does not feel like Christmas at all.
Besides the cold harmattan weather in the morning that normally characterizes this time of the year, nothing else smells festivities.
I remember with nostalgia what Christmas used to feel like. Seems a whole lot has changed.

Apart from the economic situations, what else could have caused this?

Alot has really changed all thanks to the economic hardship.
Growing up, my parents were not too rich but we always had new clothes and shoes for Christmas.

I entered market today to arrange one or two things for my children, after walking up and down negotiating from one seller to another, I just respected myself and came home.

It's well