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How a mixture of Roman traditions and Christianity gave us Christmas

Commemoration of Christmas at the Vatican, Rome. [Courtesy]

Hooting cars, blaring music from the restaurants and clubs assault the ears. People dressed to kill colour the streets as travelers come in droves filling the busy bus stages to take their rides to the village.

The month is December and the 25th date is nearing. Nairobi City certainly not the most ideal place to be.

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