Cold wind starts to blow. The whole world starts to brighten with lots of Christmas lights and many decorations. For Christmas is fast approaching. This season marks the birth of our Savior Jesus Christ. All are rejoicing for this is one of the most significant and special day. But do we really know the true essence of Christmas?
People are busy beautifying their homes. Santa Claus – a fat jolly old man, which is considered as the embodiment of spirit of giving is being displayed. Brightly decorated Christmas trees, plenty of garlands, Christmas lights and ribbons are perceived everywhere. This is how Christmas usually being celebrated. But is this the real heart of Christmas? For me, NO! Christmas is not measured on how many colorful lights placed at home. Not with how dazzling those Christmas trees are. Not how luxurious your presents are. The spirit of Christmas is within our hearts. This season is usually characterized by gatherings among family and friends. For Christmas is an ecstatic time to reunite. Feasting is also being done. And most significantly, exchanging each presents. Some are also contributing their extra time to the needy and those who are homeless.
Christmas symbolizes love, caring and generosity. “It’s better to give than to receive.” But it is not those material things that are most important but it is on how a person show his or her love. For Christmas is love in action not only on words. I just wish we could keep the spirit of Christmas that everyday would be full of love. For each time you show your love to somebody, each time you share things, each time we forgive, it would always be Christmas. Because the real essence of Christmas is forgiving, giving and loving. This is the season of LOVE!!
People are busy beautifying their homes. Santa Claus – a fat jolly old man, which is considered as the embodiment of spirit of giving is being displayed. Brightly decorated Christmas trees, plenty of garlands, Christmas lights and ribbons are perceived everywhere. This is how Christmas usually being celebrated. But is this the real heart of Christmas? For me, NO! Christmas is not measured on how many colorful lights placed at home. Not with how dazzling those Christmas trees are. Not how luxurious your presents are. The spirit of Christmas is within our hearts. This season is usually characterized by gatherings among family and friends. For Christmas is an ecstatic time to reunite. Feasting is also being done. And most significantly, exchanging each presents. Some are also contributing their extra time to the needy and those who are homeless.
Christmas symbolizes love, caring and generosity. “It’s better to give than to receive.” But it is not those material things that are most important but it is on how a person show his or her love. For Christmas is love in action not only on words. I just wish we could keep the spirit of Christmas that everyday would be full of love. For each time you show your love to somebody, each time you share things, each time we forgive, it would always be Christmas. Because the real essence of Christmas is forgiving, giving and loving. This is the season of LOVE!!
MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!^_^
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