Thursday, January 29, 2009

THE ESSENCE OF CHRISTMAS

The cool breeze of December, the multi-colored lanterns and the singing of Christmas carols are only a few in the short list of things that remind us of Christmas.

Yes, it is Christmas again in homes, schools and everywhere and the Christ who was born on the once more the hearts of men.

What really is the real meaning of Christmas? For some, Christmas is the season for sharing and forgiveness and love. It's the day when you feel you are rich because you are sharing whatever you have in terms of gifts and other material blessings. Broken relationship are often mended and reunited during this season because people feel Christmas is a day of love and forgiveness.

But there are those who regard Christmas as a season when they can display what they have in terms of material wealth. During this season, these people put on display what they have in terms of material wealth and richness that showcase their material and financial affluence. Worst still is their contention that this gesture is their own way of sharing to the people and under privileged the spirit of Christmas.

Yes, the meaning of Christmas varies in countless ways depending upon one's personal feelings and prerogatives. But whatever it may be let us always be reminded that Christ, the son of God and our Savior, was born on this day bringing to us the good tidings that spells the real essence of Christmas..... LOVE!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

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