Yuletide Season: Where is the Love?

“Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful."

~ Norman Vincent Peale

Every boy and girl awaits for the Christmas season. They long for it because for sure big gifts will be in hand. As Christmas breeze is felt, people begin to decorate their houses. They place Christmas tree, Christmas lights and other shinny and glittery decors. Parents as well as their children tries to hang some socks in their curtain believing that Santa Clause is coming to town. Even though we don’t experience white Christmas as the other country does, I believe that the true essence of Christmas is not about snow, but, it is within the heart of a man filled with love and caress for others.

My Christmas Vacation with my family was different this time. We never went to other places but still, we enjoyed every day of it. First and foremost to be done at this season is to attend the Misa de Gallo. Our family also wanted to thank for the blessings God has bestowed us for the entire year. For us, last Christmas was the perfect time to thank everyone for the kindness they brought in our lives. Second thing I remember that we did is to eat all that we can do. (hahaha) My mom did cook many for our family. And unsurprisingly, my belly got bigger this time. Third thing we did is to play games. We played to eradicate boredom this season and to let time fly without noticing it did. Fourth thing I remember we did was to dance and dance the whole night. Sure thing it was fun especially I’m good at it. I’m not that boastful, am I? Fifth and last thing we did was of course, gift giving. My mom,aunt,cousins and I gave gifts to each other. I can’t forget this because I got some gifts I really wished for.

Few days passed by and it’s already New Year. Again, we did the same thing last christmas but there is something new. Of course the beautiful and amazing fireworks display. I captured some fireworks exploding in the sky. This night I jumped really hard wishing that I’ll grow taller. Until now I am hoping that someday I’ll reach 5’6 as my height. Since classes aren't in yet, my friends and I planned to have a picnic at at Sabangan Beach, San Vicente Ilocos Sur. Fatima Rojo, Jude Demtetrich Rojo, Mediatrix Javier, Tatus Jericho Forges, and Tom Ishrael Filart were my companions. I had the best day of vacation with them. My yuletide season was truly a big blast.

We must remember that Christmas is not just receiving.

As a matter of fact, it’s about sharing,loving and thanking.