Christmas is one of the most awaited day of the year. Every household were busy during this day with all the parties and family gatherings that became a tradition, not just here in the Philippines but all around the globe...
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Hello Hive mates especially to this community. This is volleyren20. This is not actually my first to be in here because I have engaged with other users through leaving comments in their blogs that all about Christmas. But, as an Author, this will be my very first time to share a blog to this community. I've got thrilled knowing that the community is up for a contest blog all about this special occasion. I am very much pleased to take part of it or join the fun, yet, I wasn't able to join right away because for some reasons, the thoughts I had in mind about the given topic just scatters itself.
Here today, I will not choose only one or two from the ideas given. Instead, I will try my best to answer each of the questions. And with that, hear me out as I go on answering the following;
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- Honestly, we are rarely celebrate Christmas. I mean with big kind of celebration. We only celebrate it in a simple way. Speaking of which, Christmas is important in our family since it is the time that we get together. Christmas is one of the special occasions where the whole family will bond to celebrate it, especially during the Noche Buena. It is one way of having time together. A so-called, "Bonding Time" of the whole family.
- Like I said we only celebrate Christmas in a simple way. We welcomed the 25th day after attending a mass at around 10:30 pm on the 24th. After which, we were gathered on our house or my Aunts for this so called, "Noche Buena." As for the foods, we commonly have spaghetti, pancit, a small cake, and a wine/soft drinks. Roasted chicken is present too, bread with mayo, and of course, our all time favorite, macaroni/buko salad. After eating, the family were bond together like having this casual chit chat. And some of the family member will give gifts to the younger ones. But it does not happen every year due to a tight budget, especially when we were hit by super typhoon Odette last year. Instead of celebrating it like what it used to, we chose to use the money for the celebration to repair the ruined parts of our house.
- For some of you know, I am an only child. Being an only doesn't mean that I live like a princess (though some people say that). But during my childhood, I was one of the kids who firmly believed that Santa Claus existed. As what I have remembered, I was one of the kids that putting a stockings in front the door and was then surprised to see it the next day being filled with candies and toys. Only to find out that Santa Claus is just an imaginary thing and the real ones are my parents. They gave me clothes, toys, and foods, mostly chocolates. No wonder I've got a lot of tooth decays. Lol. Then, my papa will buy some firecrackers enough til' the new year and he will lit it out while my mama and I waited for it to explode in the sky. I am having fun seeing each of the houses in our barrio having their Christmas lights on and the lanterns in different sizes. But all of that changed when I get older.
- Like I said, my kind of Christmas in my childhood changed when I get older. It started when I went to High School. I barely see houses in our barrio having their Christmas Lanterns and Lightings hanged. No more firecrackers. No more putting of Christmas stockings in the front door, no more Toys, and of course, the simplicity of Christmas celebration became so evident. Obviously, reading these statement, I really do missed almost all about Christmas in the past.
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- Of course, my family and friends will always be on my lists. If only I have the choice, I want to spend it too with my love Rhed. I miss him so much. We are almost seven months being apart because he is working in Manila while I was left here in our province, Leyte. We only have communications through a video calls and chats but still there's this part of me that longing for his physical presence. Like, I miss talking to him, cuddling around him, going out with him, eating with him, anything that we do when he was still on his work vacation. Aigoo! I should stop right here because I'm about to cry now. (╯︵╰,)
- Peace of mind and World Peace. That will be my wish. This year did actually gave me a hard time. I've been haunted by false hopes and regrets. I always break down for being pressured and there's a part of me that being jealous of what others have reached now. I know I should not compare myself to them because we have our own time but I just can't help it. I felt so left behind and the feeling of inferiority is killing me to the bone. I wish that I will have peace of mind and be free from feeling too worried about my life knowing that God surely prepares something for me. And speaking about World Peace, I wish that not just for this year's Christmas but the following years to come. I don't want to see people killing and hurting other people anymore. I want to see people showing love, care, and respect, especially that we have different views on things. I want to see people helping each other to succeed. I want to see people helping each other towards achieving their dreams and goals in life. And if that happens, Security and Safety follows. I want to live the best of life knowing that I can go out freely because I am safe and secure.
And here comes this last question;
- It will be the Sharing of Blessings and knowing that Christmas is the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. We have this common saying, "Sharing is Caring." But actually, this should not be one only when Christmas. We can Share to anyone anytime of the day, even without any special reasons. And with regards to remembering the birth of Christ, it should already been in our minds as we go on living our daily lives. (No offense. I am just sharing my own thoughts.)
There you have it ladies and gentlemen. I hope you are satisfied with the answers I have given to each questions. I really did have fun while doing it, though, my mind is about to burst now. Kidding aside. This might be too early but let me leave this message;
"May we have a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year."
Thank you for reading.
TO GOD BE ALL THE GLORY!
<Date Publish: 12/18/2022>
<Author: volleyren20>
