Would Jesus choose to be born in Lodwar?

It is Christmas, yet again, and many people the world over are working overtime to prepare for the holidays. Businesses are busy as shoppers overwork their wallets and credit cards to ensure that their families and friends receive the best gifts.

Hotels and tourist destinations are reaping massive profits as holiday makers compete to show off the latest brands in safari suits, swimwear, cameras, sunglasses, beach sandals, ipods (to listen to music as one lies under an umbrella by the pool while taking measured sips of some colourful drink in a tall glass).... Everything that people do around this time, every year, has to do with boosting capitalism and making merry but few ever stop to think about the real meaning of Christmas. Indeed, churches will record their lowest attendance in the year as members travel to various destinations to ‘celebrate’ Christmas. How ironic!