Some Things To Expect From Lagos In Dcember

The last month of the year is usually packed with activities and interesting happenings. Lagos is no exception as the city is always bubbling with interesting activities lined up for December. Some of these activities are planned events while others are just things that happen all the time in December and worth looking forward to.

Here are 10 things to expect from Lagos in December

Wedding

It isn’t news that all the Saturdays in the month of December are ‘booked’ for weddings. It is probably because the couples plan to start the New Year together or due to the guarantee of less or no rain during the period. If you are the type that has a lot of friends, then get ready to have all your weekends fixed to a particular wedding ceremony or the other. The owambe culture is likely to explode in Lagos this December as usual so get your gele and fila ready. Don’t also forget your dancing shoes as you will need them this December.

Surprising Birthdays

December seems to be the month in which most Lagos ladies were born. Forget the fact that her Facebook says something different or you sent her a happy birthday message in July. Don’t be surprised if a lady in Lagos ‘reminds’ you that her birthday is in December so you shouldn’t forget her gift o. it’s a way to enjoy the December holiday so bear with her if you don’t mind.

December Break-ups

December is a period for people to get together for the holiday but in Lagos, it is also a time to get away from that extravagant girlfriend. Some Lagos guys choose December to pick a quarrel with a lady they know might cost a lot of money if the relationship is allowed to go smoothly till late December. They temporarily severe the relationship to avoid taking the lady out on expensive get together and magically mend the relationship in January.

Change Of Apartment

December is a common period for Lagosians to change their apartment and possible start the New Year in a new place. It’s an indication of leaving the old behind and starting the New Year and possibly new prospect in a new and possibly better apartment. If you need an apartment, December is the time to get it.

New Year Resolution

Lagosians plan their New Year resolutions in December by listing things they hope to achieve in the coming year. Frankly however these resolutions are soon forgotten in January and this is because the resolutions are made partly to flow with the general idea of making a resolution that is put on social media. Don’t be surprised if someone puts up the same sets of resolution every December.

Street Carnivals

What other month to organise street carnivals than December? Lagosians know the holiday and festivity in December makes it a perfect month to wear colourful dresses, paint their faces and dance to loud music in the street. These carnivals are usually organised at night and some run till dawn.

New Year Eve

New Year eve is a great time to be in Lagos as there are lots of happenings you don’t want to miss. It’s not even a time to sleep as you’re not likely to get one. It’s a time to spend with someone you love and in a place you desire. There are also places that offer great times and programme during New Year eve in Lagos.

Renewed Religiosity

Don’t be surprised if the number of people that attend your religious centre in Lagos increases. It’s December and somehow, Lagosians get a renewed sense of religiosity. People you haven’t seen in your church throughout the year are likely to appear in December solemnly. Don’t complain that you can’t find a place to seat as it’s only for a short period. As soon as it’s January, you’re likely not to see them again.

Traffic

Lagos is the unofficial capital of traffic in Nigeria and December is not going to be an exception. In fact, the traffic is likely to increase as lots of people want to go out and spend a great time with friends and family. The excitement somehow takes away the strain of the stress of traffic and it’s something Lagosians look forward to and want to do again and again.

Firework

December ushers in fireworks and while it has been banned in Lagos, firecrackers and bangers still find their way into the Lagos market. The deafening noise of the fireworks becomes an exciting sound in December and even when people go to bed, they don’t get disturbed by the sound of fire crackers. Colourful fireworks also light up the night in Lagos during this period.