CHRISTMAS IS MORE THAN CELEBRATING

“You’d say that the day holds something special

Something holy, not superficial

So here’s to the birthday boy who saved our lives...”

(A few lines from Christmas Must Be Something More by Taylor Swift)

           

            By the look of every people’s faces, you can sense how excited they are for this real special day to come. In the streets, houses were decorated with every glint of Yuletide season: amazing Christmas trees, cute versions of belen, and brilliant lights and colorful lanterns that add to the night’s luminousity. More than that, kids would wander from door to door, singing the most joyous Christmas songs with their giddy and sweet voices. And who said teenagers and adults cannot join them?

            As the day draws near, people become more and more panicky: they’ve constantly been hitting grocery stores and shopping malls to get all the essential things (i.e. gifts and food) for the holy festivity. Apparently, December has been the busiest month of the year. Everyone’s preparing. Everyone’s contributing their share.

            Despite the sad fact that some families are still suffering from the aftermath of Super Typhoon Yolanda’s wrath, surely they would fin time to celebrate Christ’s birth. Nothing’s more important to them than being together and staying strong. Citizens from all over the globe have been pouring donations, blessings plus prayers for the victims. This must be one of the greatest Christmas gifts they’d received besides surviving the dreadful calamity.

            Giving and sharing. It’s not something you merely need to do because it was some sort of requirement. It’s something that needs to be done with the willingness of the heart ans soul. When you give or share something, you must commit yourself to it. You must take a part of yourself, a part of your heart and soul with you and share them to anyone who needs it. Furthermore, forget the misconception of doing good things to impress other people. Have a clear conscience and pure intention.

            We may have different ways of celebrating Christmas. We may have different principles and beliefs. The important thing is we must remember that we are all brothers and sisters and that we must celebrate TOGETHER. In Jesus’ name, we are one.

            Hey, don’t sweat these stuffs, okay? Just enjoy this day. Try not to think of whatever that’s been disturbing your sanity lately. Relax. At the same time, have fun. Don’t just celebrate. Fill the atmosphere with love, love, and more love. Stay safe, God bless, and MERRY CHRISTMAS!