CELEBRATING CHRIST'S BIRTH
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Anthony Prince- NPS
(11 years old)
Reindeers neighing… lovebirds hissing under
the mistletoe…big socks hanging over the chimney…familiar sleigh riding over
the moon…shimmering tinsel reflected in round colorful ornaments…a magical
land of Christmas.
We commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ every
Christmas- December 25. It is the day that signals great festivities and
enjoyment. The merriment and excitement filled the air as people await the
most joyful event of the year.
As we celebrate this wonderful occasion, we
also remember the first Christmas with Mary, Joseph and Jesus. We honor the
sufferings of Mama Mary as she humbly gave birth to our Savior in the manger.
Part of the Christmas tradition is the completion
of the midnight masses or what we call as “simbang gabi”. It is believed that
if you can complete it your wish will come true. After the mass, we savor the
sweet aroma and taste of the “puto bumbong or bibingka.” Then, we walk back
home under the glint of thousand sparkling Christmas lights that adorned the
streets and different houses.
Young children like me also believed the
coming of Sta. Claus. We anticipate his coming every year with our reward for
being good the whole year. It could be toys, bicycles or just simply sweet
candies and chocolates.
The lanterns, Christmas trees, wreaths and
snowman make the occasion more colorful. It is with wistful feeling that we
look at them filled with Christmas spirit.
The buttery smell of cookies as our parents
prepare for the noche Buena completes the custom of celebrating Christmas. We
share the good food on the table that includes ham, chicken, spaghetti, and
others while listening to carolers. It is indeed a beautiful feeling to
behold.
The best thing about Christmas is the peace
and forgiveness the season brings. A friend in Beaverton, Oregon U.S.A. told
me about his last Christmas when he and his family shared forgiveness with
their competitor in business. They opted to become good friends because of
the hearts and spirits that surround Christmas.
We learn the value of the occasion in
different ways. What is important is what is in our heart as we celebrate it.
Let’s keep the baby Jesus in our hearts because Christ is Christmas. HOW TO WRITE FEATURE ARTICLE |
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