{"id":371,"date":"2011-11-07T07:25:26","date_gmt":"2011-11-07T15:25:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/joel-mcmartin\/?p=371"},"modified":"2011-11-07T07:25:26","modified_gmt":"2011-11-07T15:25:26","slug":"an-african-christmas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/joel-mcmartin\/2011\/11\/07\/an-african-christmas\/","title":{"rendered":"An African Christmas"},"content":{"rendered":"

Tabaski is probably the biggest holiday here in Senegal, so you might compare it with the Christmas season in America. \u00a0Last week the traffic was terrible as everyone was out getting what they needed for the holiday. \u00a0All weekend there was music playing on the street as the celebrating began. \u00a0The the festivities ended on Monday with a sacrificed sheep and a huge family meal. \u00a0Everyone was all dress up in their finest as they headed out to the festivities, it was quite the scene to watch. \u00a0We thankfully didn’t get to see the actual sacrifices, but did see a lot of the remains scattered around the neighborhood.<\/p>\n

\"Sheep
Sheep being washed and prepared<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

We decided to take advantage of the holiday to get some rest and headed out the beach for the day. \u00a0It was probably one of the most relaxing and enjoyable days we have had so far. \u00a0With the festivities happening the city seemed empty. \u00a0For the first time since we arrived I questioned whether we would be able to find a taxi. \u00a0The streets were completely empty, which made traveling very quick and simple. \u00a0The boys had a blast at the beach. \u00a0Tyler conquered his fear of sand and actually walked on it with his own two feet. \u00a0We got a much needed day as a family, just enjoying life. \u00a0We praise God for the day of rest.<\/p>\n

\"We
We love the beach<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"For
For the first hour...Tyler stayed on the blanket<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Okay
Okay maybe sand isn't too scary<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Sand
Sand castle construction zone<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Magic
Magic Tree House reading time<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Bonding
Bonding time<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Monopoly
Monopoly Match<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"I
I love seeing laundry blow in the wind<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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