truth about Christmas

     Some people cannot visualize the true essence of Christmas. This coming holiday season, I am enlightening my mind about the truth; knowing that Christmas is not all about  the moment for children nor gifts. Its...

     Christmas is the time we celebrate the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem. This is the season when we thank Him for saving us. The moment we should not surpass in showing back love for other people. In the way material things are not the center of amusement but the truth is being good not only for Christmas but better this time.
     For me, we should not praise Santa Claus for this holiday season but the only Son of God, Jesus Christ. Its not all about exchanging material things that can be called a gift but its the sharing and giving pure love to each and every individual. Its not about the type of food we serve in the table or how grand its presentation and quantity but the fact of the togetherness and oneness of the members of the family. The bright lights and glowing decorations are not counted if we are not  contented deep inside.
    I am looking forward not in the noche buena in every Christmas eve. I am not excited for opening gifts and eating delicious foods. I'm not interested in the clothes people wear in simbang gabi, I'm not after the parties and everything because I know in every laughters of mine somebody is suffering in some parts of the world. They even don't have dish for Christmas eve. How can I celebrate if I think all of these? Now, I conclude that the true essence of Christmas is not how being happy due to presents but bringing joy.

     They say it is better to give than to receive anyway. It's not important what I had received but what I gave. I am referring in treating people right. By how? Loving and caring for them as making them special. For all people involved in my year 2012, I thank them because they are the evidences of the essence of Christmas. Thank You and Happy Holidays! :))