I find it very interesting! Albania is a country of 57% Muslim, 16% Catholic/Orthodox, and .14% other Christians. It wasn't that long ago that this nation declared itself to be "atheistic".
Last night at 10pm, a local church (either orthodox or catholic, I am not sure) played "Hark the Herald Angels Sing" on the church bells. Not just the chorus, but the entire song. It was wonderful, I have never heard anything like that before. The bells rang through out the community.
Then at midnight...a massive fireworks display took place in the main center of Tirana. Now...there could be no other reason for this celebration...at midnight on December 25th. New Years is still a week away, this country does not need practice with fireworks...it is an art form here...I will get to experience it next week.
Now...in the US, mainline denominational Christian 18%, Catholic 24%, Evangelical 26%, and Muslim .6%...and the words "Merry Christmas" are not "politically correct".
Hmmm....
Merry Christmas ! God bless you!
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kathy! hello friend! you have got to update your pics and info on your blog! you are now kathy in Tirana! :)
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I know...it is hard to create a new site again...I will try.
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