Reflecting with Christmas
Christmas is my
most awaited event of the year. The sound of the Christmas carols and the
ringing of the bells that is going inside my ears, the tall Christmas trees
with its sparkling star on top and the twinkling Christmas lights that is passing
in front of my sight, the breathtaking view of the fireworks that is leaving a
joy in my heart, the tummy-fueling foods, and of course that creepy mistletoe
that is leaving a question inside my mind. This surrounds us every 25th
of December and making it more magical. But have you ever wondered what
Christmas’ true meaning is?
Christmas shows beauty
but it shouts love and generosity. Having your family standing beside you with
the presence of Jesus in your heart in the middle of the mass is what really
Christmas meant to me. Giving wonderful things that you’ve received, sharing
your memorable experiences with your loved ones, hanging out with your friends
just carrying nothing but laughter and contentment is everything that completes
my Christmas. But of course, this event is not only for the people who are
still alive. It is also remembering the valuable people for us who already
passed away.
Christmas is not wishing,
it is hoping. I really want to visit my hometown in Magalang, Pampanga and
visit my relatives at Minalin. I want to experience the feeling of riding the
“Bangka” once more and I want to do the asking of “aginaldo” to my godmothers
and godfathers again. Most of all, I want to experience the unexplainable
feeling being with my “daddy”. How `bout you, what is Christmas for you?
