Silent night indeed as interfaith Council bans vigils, long services
Probably the most popular Christmas carol,
Silent Night, composed in 1818 might never have been more relevant to Kenyans in past Christmases like it is now. The song, composed by Franz Xaver Gruber to lyrics by Joseph Mohr in a small town of Oberndorf bei Salzburg, Austria, best captures the mood on Christmas eve this year, usually characterised by church concerts and wild social parties.
It is 2020 years since the night when Jesus was born in a manger in Bethlehem, a secret and mystical affair that has had Christians worldwide celebrating the birth of their saviour loudly and joyfully. With the Covid-19 health regulations and restrictions issued by the government that include an order that all public places must be closed by 9pm with a 10pm to 4am nationwide curfew, this Christmas night will be like no other.