ESSENCE OF CHRISTMAS

Christmas And Me

Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful. It is a season for kindling the fire for hospitality in the hall, the genial flame of charity in the heart.

     Christmas is the birth of Christ our Savior and Redeemer of our sins. It is the longest and happiest feast day of the year. It is the time of giving. It is the time for forgiveness. It is the spirit of sharing and giving to all friends and humanity.

     Usually when Christmas is fast approaching many people decorate their houses with lanterns and Christmas lights. Many people rejoice because they are thinking of the gifts that they are going to receive from their friends and relatives. Some people also take this chance to have a vacation in other places. It is also the time of family reunion especially if some members of the family is far from them.When this very special day is approaching everybody prepares food such as bibingka, suman and others. For me, Christmas is the spirit of receiving gifts from godparents. For them it is the time for wearing new clothes.

        For me Christmas has a deeper meaning. It means love. Love for our relatives and friends but most especially to our less fortunate brothers. This is the day when we bestow our forgiveness and love to our fellowmen. Christ was born only once. He grew up and became man, sacrificed himself on the cross, died and came back to life. This Christmas let us feel the joy of His rebirth and resurrection. Let us feel by Love by means of sharing with others.

     So now, for me Christmas is not all shopping, downing new clothes, preparing so many foods, giving expensive gifts. Above all Christmas means love-love for Jesus as reflected in our love for our fellowmen. And let us not do these only on Christmas day but all day of our lives.

I don't want a lot For Christmas; There is just one thing I need; i don't about the presents; Underneath the Christmas Tree. I just want you for my own; More than you could ever know Make my wish come true All I want for Christmas Is YOU.