Two worlds colliding

The first time I interacted with someone who was completely different from me is someone I consider one of my best friends today. Her and I both have different beliefs and religions. She is a Jehovah witness, meaning she doesn't celebrate any holidays including her birthday which is something I never understood at the age of 10. As I got older, I started understanding her religion a little more and so I would ask her questions. She would always answer them as she was happy I was taking interest in knowing more about something that means so much to her. I still sometimes ask her questions and…