The Essence of Christmas

This Christmas the gift of giving is much seen on us. And we are also prepairing for it. Lanterns hanged everywhre in the streets. Christmas trees displayed in our homes. Christmas parties and gift givings, but why do we do such things? We are dealing with these things because this is our way of celebarating the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ, the only Son of our God Who created everything that exists. Carollings outside houses or stablishments are though seen. These days we often go praying in the “9 Simbang Gabi,” because some of us Filipino's believe that if we have completed these days, we are granted for a wish. There are such ways on how we share our blessings throughout the year.

Ussually, on this days that our country is suffering from many calamities such as earthquakes and many typhoons the gift of giving is much seen. As the typhoon Yolanda hit Visayas, many were devastated and they can't merely earn for their living. They are just depending on the donations coming from the government and some countries that lend their hands for the survivors. Many died, but stil we Filipino's always make sure that we are united. Some advertised some adds or sell some things for them to help. Even a street boy gladly donated two pesos he earned. Even it is just simple, this became as an encouragement for the survivors.

The essence of christmas is giving, without expecting any as return. May you have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.