Although this little story is just for humor, it does point up some areas of reality. That some Arab adults do continue to wear the traditional clothing in cold climates which indicates that some habits are hard to break. Some habits are so ingrained that they are a way of life.
If someone that was born in an atmosphere of rage and destruction, and remained there until they are adults, but then they are transported into a climate of a civil society, do they leave all those traditions, habits and learned activities from childhood, behind?
ARAB BOY AND HIS FATHER
A young Arab boy asks his father “What is that strange hat you are wearing?” The father said: "Why, my son, it is a 'chechia.' In the desert it protects our heads from the intense heat of the sun.”
"And what is the long flowing robe you are wearing?” asked the boy. “Oh, my son!” exclaimed the father “It is very simple. This is a 'djbellah.' As I have told you, in the desert it is not only very hot,
but the sand is always blowing. My djbellah protects the entire body,”
The son then asked: "But Father, what about those ugly shoes you have on your feet?” "These are 'babouches' my son,” the father replied. You must understand that although the desert sands are very beautiful, they are also extremely hot. These babouches' keep us from burning our feet.”
"So tell me then," added the boy, haven grown up in a less traditional manner, "Yes, my son…” "Why are you living in Minnesota and still wearing all this crap?''
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