CHRISTMAS FOR SALE

“CHRISTMAS FOR SALE”

What is the meaning of Christmas? When you scan a dictionary, Christmas is a festival or a celebration for the birth of Jesus Christ. But when you asked a couple or parents what it is, Christmas for them is giving love and spending more time with their family. But what is the real meaning of Christmas? What if it is for sale? We you search for the meaning of for sale it is transferring of ownership from one person to another person in return of money. Is Christmas for money?

As I am walking in the street, thinking about it, there was a child who catches my attention. The child was thin, walking with his muddy shoes and wearing his dirty shirts. I approach him and asked, “bata pwede magtanong?. The child looked so shock and a bit shy, but then I continue asking “Para sayo ano ang pasko?. I’ve waited a long time before I heard the child talked and said,“Pasko po? Yun po ung maraming pagkain tapos nagbibigayan tsaka po kapag may handa kame kasama yung mama,papa, at mga kapatid ko” then the child smile. Because of curiosity I asked the child “asan mama mo?”, and then the child point a direction and I saw a woman standing outside the chapel selling sampaguita. Because of the sympathy that I felt, I give the child money, even though it cost a little, I know in my heart that can help him in some way. Then the child run to his mother and give the money that I gave. But it’s not the money that really matter. Giving the child money is more on sharing the blessings that I have received, and share it to the one who really need it. Christmas for sale does not really mean we are going to sell our Christmas but instead it is sharing the blessings to those who really need it – not money in return but their smiles and laughs that will capture your heart and soul. It is more fulfilling and satisfying when you saw people looked so loved and contented in what they have because of you. It is not really the amount that you have given but instead the love and satisfaction that they give in return.

Christmas is not really about the money, the cost of something or even the gifts that you have give and received but it is all about giving love, time and effort. Sharing is one way one of thanks giving our Lord for the things that we have. Also, Christmas is more on sharing the blessings that we have received from God and imparting happiness to other people. It is the feeling of completeness when you know to yourself that you put a smile to someone’s life. So now, As a human and as a child of God, is your Christmas for sale? I hope yes! Let’s give love on Christmas day. Don’t forget it’s essence and be the one who will spread it.

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