by M.

Four years ago I celebrated Eid ul-Fitr at my home country Egypt. I was always filled with excitement to celebrate my holiday with my friends and family. Waking up early in the morning to go to the mosque and pray then going to one of our houses and having breakfast. Then going out and celebrating and having a good time.

Now that I came to this country I have no family to celebrate with or friends. Although I enjoy the Christmas and Hanukah atmosphere I feel lonely and home sick. I still attempt to enjoy my holiday by going to the mosque and praying and calling my friends and family back home. I usually during this year wish I was back home at least for a day. Watching my friends exchanging gifts and such remind me of the happiness that swarmed upon me this time of the year at Egypt.

I grow jealous that they my friends enjoy their holiday while I can’t. This adds to my home sickness, this always reminds me of good times I enjoyed back home where I don't enjoy them anymore. Yet I still enjoy the cold weather and the pretty sparkly lights on the street that illuminates as if I were in some fairy tale.