Wonderful hospitality on the day of Fitr. (Photo: Corbis)
LEBARAN synonymous with friendship and mutual forgiveness. In Arabic, the relationship means to connect the relationship with blood relatives.
Meanwhile, friendship means to connect the relationship with people who are not like your neighbors and friends. From the social side, friendship and friendship is very important to menjada contacts and networks.
Although identical with that in fact the day of Eid al-Fitr Muslim, true friendship is a tradition of the Malay race. In Arabia itself, the atmosphere of friendship on the feast of Eid al-Fitr is not so thick. While in Indonesia, friendship not only belong to Muslims. Non-Muslim communities were often involved in these activities.
In fact, lately almost all circles also helped enliven the opening ceremony together. In the villages in Yogyakarta and Central Java, for example, non-Muslims participated around to neighbors' houses to shake hands, say happy holidays to the Muslims and forgive each other.
There is also an open door his wide and provides a variety of typical snacks on the coffee table Lebaran. This shows how beautiful the inter-religious tolerance in this country.
In the midst of the community spirit for homecoming, connect meeting with visiting each other, tucked well as modern humans who prefer something practical.
urban lifestyle that tends to individualistic , making the lack of hospitality. Shifted into a formal relationship and a functional relationship without depth. For example just by utilizing advances in technology such as telephone, SMS, email, or social networking or simply replacing a meeting Lebaran card.
But beyond that, there are more people realize the importance of the fabric of kinship or networks that will provide social benefits of its own. Hospitality was a moment when Lebaran to recharge the 'battery' meaningful relationships and spiritual. A good friendship relationship will create a family full of love, happiness so strong, and not easily swayed.
Lebaran is the most fitting time to re-merge and merge errors. The new Statute was opened, hopes can be filled with anything better. And strengthen ties with, God will open the doors of sustenance.
Bring your little friendship
/> Lebaran be a perfect moment to introduce children to the family and relatives. In addition, relationship or halal bil halal can also be a container for your child to learn to communicate, recognize different traditions and social norms in the neighborhood.
By gathering together a large family consisting of various ages, children are also trained to adapt. While adapting to, the child will also learn to socialize and forgive each other.
Here's a tip for the kids comfortable, with no constraint when invited to stay in touch. For elementary school age children, be given a sense of hospitality is also to do with religion.
As for children who are younger, we could introduce to the brothers and extended family. For preschoolers or toddlers are often fussy, try to comfort themselves. They should wear clothes that are easy to absorb sweat as well as comfortable.
new clothes often cause discomfort for the child. Bring a change of clothes and accessories for children, such as soft towels and powder. Take also other purposes such as milk, snacks favorite, favorite books or toys. This should be done to anticipate at any time if the child requests it.
Understand the character of children who are different-beda.Ada child shaking hands with a blend easily with new people, b ut there is also a shy child. Do not force the shy to shake hands with the newly found relatives, that might even be forced to cry and trauma.
Allow some time for children accustomed to his new environment, and encourage him to meet with relatives or peers.
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