Kourtney Wilson CP #6

Date/Time: 12/10,  3:30 - 4:30 Halimah Alnakhli 

Location: Zoom 

Topic discussed: Christmas Traditions


Even though it was our last conversation partner meeting, and we still have tutoring session left, I don't think this will be the last conversation I have with Halimah. I have really enjoyed conversing with her, and especially learning all the differences in our culture and religions. It has been a nice distraction from both of our hectic lives to talk with someone. Today, we talked for two hours and then finished with a tutoring session. We have another tutoring session planned for later this evening, we took a break in between to finish other tasks and she needed to spend time with her children who I have met and are the sweetest! We are also planning to get together for Mexican after the 15th when we are both finished with our school. 

 

Since the topic of religion came up during our first hour, we began talking about holiday traditions and some major flaws in religion/holidays. When I was explaining to her what Christmas meant, it is a major issue today that the true meaning of Christmas is forgotten. She explained what her thoughts on Christmas were and I completely understand why other cultures might think the idea of Santa is taking away from the true meaning.  All in all, I think all of our meetings have been extremely useful on both sides, and I hope we remain friends after completion!   

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