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OPINION: Do away with Christmas trees, they have nothing to do with our culture

A Christmas tree in the Nairobi CBD. [Edward Kiplimo, Standard]

In a country like Kenya, this is the time for church, parties, and food. Yet one thing stands awkwardly disturbing - the Christmas tree. During Christmas time, the Christmas tree and its accompanying decorations make a booming business.

As a child with little self-awareness and consciousness about my identity and culture, it was blissful, beautiful and pleasant to see my parents come home with a Christmas tree.

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