ESSENCE OF CHRISTMAS
Christians and non-Christians celebrates Christmas as a major
festival and public holiday in countries around the world. Others
celebrates Christmas with gift-giving, decorations and Christmas trees.
Catholic
countries have their special preparation for the coming of our Lord
Jesus Christ. In the Philippines, majority of people there are Catholic.
On December 16 they started their "Simbang Gabi" or Night Mass
until Christmas eve. Christmas day is a day when family reunites and
exchange gifts while watching their beautiful Christmas tree along with
Christmas songs.
In every year that we encounter we are celebrating the Christmas season. This season is very important to us because this is the time that we enjoy. Christmas is the time that we celebrate the birth of our Savior Jesus Christ.
For me the essence of Christmas is all about giving and loving. Because God gave us this special holiday to celebrate each one another. Give love on Christmas day no greater gift is there than love. When we heard about Christmas we are so very excited. The children were so very happy to caroling at night. And of course Christmas will not be completed without attending the missa de gallo in nine days. And I hope that everyone will enjoy, love and care in spending the Christmas season.
