Christmas season is what people are waiting for. There will
be bonuses, many foods, gifts and vacation from the stressful days we had.
But then, many have forgotten the true meaning of Christmas.
Some think that it’s just about the Noche Buena and the exchanging of gifts that
has been the highlight of Christmas.
What does Christmas really mean? What is the true essence of
Christmas?
I know you know who is Santa Claus. The man in red
clothes, red hat, big tummy, long beard on his chin and the famous reindeers with him, living in the North Pole. It is believed that Santa is the one
distributing gifts during Christmas when everybody has fallen asleep. But then it
is also believed that he only give gifts to those who had been good. With that,
the children loves Santa Claus, the gift giver.
And when you can also notice, most of the Christmas songs
are about Santa Claus.
However, we are NOT celebrating Christmas because of Santa
Claus.
We celebrate Christmas because this is the day that our savior, Jesus Christ was born. How can we forget that if in the word CHRISTmas
itself have CHRIST on it?
Jesus is the reason for everything. Jesus is the reason why
we have what we have today. Jesus gives us what we need. He may not be living
in the North Pole, but he is just
everywhere. He may not have reindeers but he have angels. He does not give
gifts but he gives blessings and he guide us. He is not only known during
Christmas but all throughout the year, all throughout our life. You don’t need
to have a list so he will know what you want and what you need. You just need
to pray.
Also, Christmas is the time to give. “It is better to give
than to receive,” as the saying goes. We give love this Christmas. We help
others. Give today, help today and comes the day what you have given to others
will somewhat comes back to you in the way you never expect it to be. Give love on Christmas day also says a song.
We must not forget the true meaning of Christmas.
