In This Issue: Celebrating Jesus, Stories from around the World
- INDIA: Dreams from God
- WORLD: Migrant “Ghost Ships” Abandoned at Sea
- PAKISTAN: Son of Imam Follows Christ
- LIBYA: 21 Egyptian Christians Beheaded
- THAILAND: Bangkok Church Has Big Vision
Greetings!
Holidays and festivals are on my mind once again. I learned that Hindu festivals take place somewhere in India 255 days of the year! This does not include secular/national or cultural holidays like Punjab’s “rural Olympics” (don’t miss it!). I was privileged to witness the Magh Mela and Sankranti in India last month. I believe Indians know how to celebrate like no other culture.
Though Hindu extremists warn couples not to celebrate Hindu extremists warn couples not to celebrate Valentine’s Day with all of its Western trappings, some apparently celebrate a whole Valentine’s WEEK!
Mardi Gras and Lent have come while I’ve been wrapping up this edition of Newsbriefs, and the Chinese are beginning the year of the sheep/goat.
Holidays and festivals say a lot about a people. What do they value? What are the stories behind these “feast days?”
If any of this stirs your interest, check out this website. Or if you’re a little less adventurous, check out using the Christian calendar as an opportunity to throw parties. However and where ever you celebrate, though, know that the best party is yet to come!
Celebrating Jesus,
Pat