What is Christmas for you ?
By Angelpink
@Angelpink (4035)
Philippines
November 25, 2012 10:56pm CST
Hey friends ,we have 29 more days to go and it is Christmas . Are you excited with it ? What is Christmas for you then ? For me just so simple , Christmas is about giving something coming from our heart . Greetings and meetings friends and family from far and near. It's about waking up early to attend dawn masses. This is the very thing which made me excited about Christmas. It is so meaningful and solemn to attend a dawn mass. Your mind is fresh receiving words of God ,so nice to start the day with God. Though we are still so sleepy but the thought that this comes once in a year only , so feels excited . Also food are in abundance and irresistible and i don't know why it is so good and feels so nice to shop during Christmas when we know that all the people are in shopping mode , line in cashier so long also but we don't mind that , so long as we can join in the shopping mood of everyone. How about you friends ? What is Christmas for you ? Let me , us hear you.
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11 responses
@babyeve (1048)
• Seychelles
26 Nov 12
Christmas for me is a time for me to spend with family and close friends. I do a lot of reflections on Christmas day as well and think of my resolutions as well. I go to mass as well on that day and then have lunch with my family. Last year I spent x-mas away from home and it was fun though, but still I missed my family a little bit.
@Angelpink (4035)
• Philippines
27 Nov 12
It is so hard to celebrate Christmas alone , A Christmas is not a Christmas if the family is not there. Christmas is about a family , gathering together to celebrate Christ birth.
@Angelpink (4035)
• Philippines
29 Nov 12
Babyeve , Christmas is the time of forgiving others and ourselves. Time to patch things , heal wounds , forgive and forget . I know it is not easy especially if the root is deep but nothing is impossible , in the spirit of Christmas let us be one .
@jeztrose (1405)
• Philippines
26 Nov 12
There are lots of good things about christmas, it's not just about exchanging gifts, receiving something,bonuses, 13th month pay. There is more than that, it is the joy in each family when they are together.The happy decorations in each of our house, the foods in the tables sharing with each other.And most specially to remember the day our lord's life has begun.
@Angelpink (4035)
• Philippines
27 Nov 12
True Jez , Christmas is more than those gifts , lights , money and other bonuses , it is about family celebrating together. A family , united as one, making God as the center of the family and celebration.
@Angelpink (4035)
• Philippines
30 Nov 12
Yes , yes a Christmas can't be Christmas if no plenty of foods in the dining table. It is about eating and eating , talking and laughing . I don't know we never get full during Christmas though we have already eaten much.
@barehugs (8973)
• Canada
27 Nov 12
Christmas is a money grab, and Nothing Less. Even the Christian Church uses the Festible of Christmas for its own uses. The day after Thanksgiving I went grocery shopping at the local Grocery and was assailed with Christmas music the whole time.Christmas is an excuse to make money at the expense of those dreamers who are taken in by the religious fervor. Why did Jesus chase the money lenders from the Temple?
@Angelpink (4035)
• Philippines
29 Nov 12
It is because it is a Holy place , and they are making it dirty . Christmas is celebrated by Catholics . It is our way of thanking that Christ was born. Christmas is not a money grab for us but it is more of giving and sharing . I am respecting your belief and practice. We live according to our principles and beliefs in life. Cheers friend !
@JamesKYTan (1605)
• Malaysia
27 Nov 12
Christmas is to reminds us that our Lord Jesus is born.
The purpose of Him to redeem us and all the good news that
He brings. However, Christmas today are so commercialise.
It is about Christmas trees, shopping for gifts etc. It's
good to share gifts and go visiting. To me normally I would
spend my Christmas morning in the church and later go for
lunch with family.
@Angelpink (4035)
• Philippines
29 Nov 12
very well said , Christmas a reminder that there is this someone who was born to save us. In the other side i agree , Christmas very commercialized . It is not like before where in Christmas is celebrated in a very simple , joyful way. Today it calls for a big celebration , big parties sometimes the essence is lost because it is more of socialization.
@kingparker (9673)
• United States
27 Nov 12
Christmas just like a holiday for me to get rest at home. So, I can sleep late until noon, and I don't have to get up super early in the morning during the cold winter time. I would enjoy the 2 days off of Christmas, and I might text a couple of friends and telling them "Merry Christmas" that is all. About shopping, I am on my budget, and I won't need to shop anymore.
@Angelpink (4035)
• Philippines
29 Nov 12
You celebrate it that simple only ? Wow , it's okay Christmas is still in your heart , remembering then sending messages to a friend is enough.Yes let us celebrate Christmas with practicality and not with extravagance , this is a good practice. Important is Christ is in our heart.
@Professor2010 (20162)
• India
30 Nov 12
Hi
I am hindu, Christmas is not our festival as such, but i have so many christian friends here in my city, so i enjoy Christmas with them, they invite me for eating, we exchange gifts too.
lol i have friends in your country, i have sent gifts to them, it takes one month by air parcel, it will reach in time
Thanks for sharing
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.@Angelpink (4035)
• Philippines
30 Nov 12
Thanks for celebrating Christmas with christians . It is a very joyful celebration ! We also joined you in celebrating Diwali . It is not about religion but it is about human being sharing culture and tradition. By the way , can i have also a gift ? LOl!
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@Iriene88 (5343)
• Malaysia
26 Nov 12
Christmas is about bringing the good news to the world.
It is full with spirit of giving and sharing with friends
and family. Also about giving to the less fortunate. Many
malls and corporations are gearing up to promote givings.
I have cut down a lot of shopping and I am currently financially
tight. However, I will still give but not expensive items.
I love Christmas decorations so much - they are so beautiful
and it brings the air of Christmas. But I always love the Christmas
when I am much younger, joining the carolers to sing the Christmas
carols from house to house, seeing the exciting faces greeting us.
@Angelpink (4035)
• Philippines
27 Nov 12
Christmas is about the joy of giving and sharing a little of what we have . Actually this is not done only during Christmas but whole year round but i don't know why it really a different feeling if we will give in Christmas .
@frontvisions101 (16043)
• Philippines
26 Nov 12
That's a pretty nice definition of Christmas that you just gave. Christmas should definitely be about sharing the love with everyone. It's the birth of Jesus Christ and Jesus loves us. That love should also be given all throughout since Jesus is the son of God. That makes him our brother. Although we should also share love with those who we are not related to. No matter what their color is, no matter what they believe in, we should love them like Jesus loves us.
@Angelpink (4035)
• Philippines
27 Nov 12
Frotvisions , Yes Christmas is for all humanity because we are all brothers and sisters. Jesus Christ was born not only for me but for all human beings. That's the biggest reason why we celebrate Christmas .
@gpldeguzman (168)
• Qatar
26 Nov 12
Christmas for me a happiness there is happiness that cannot be explained maybe one reason is we are celebrating the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ. Actually there are a lot of reason to be happy during Christmas, a season of gift-giving merry-making and forgiving.
@Angelpink (4035)
• Philippines
27 Nov 12
Christmas is the season of forgiving others and yourself. It is the time to patch holes and have peace of mind. Real joy is when you have no grudges with your fellows.
@mariemay_dominguez (121)
• Philippines
26 Nov 12
The Spirit of Christmas is something I hope all of us would have in our hearts and lives not only at this particular season but also throughout the year. When we have the spirit of Christmas, we remember Him whose birth we commemorate at this season of the year.
When i was growing up, one of the highlights of every year was Christmas eve. My family and I made brownies, went caroling, and then gathered for a Christmas devotional.We sang hymns and so on and so forth. My father always ended the evening with a Christmas thought that left us in happy tears. Life didn't get any better than Christmas Eve.
@Angelpink (4035)
• Philippines
27 Nov 12
I strongly agree , Christmas spirit must be in our heart 365 days and not only December 25. Christmas are for children , look at how their eyes sparkle when they receive a simple gift. So beautiful to have the heart of a kid.
@edvc77 (2140)
• Philippines
27 Nov 12
Christmas reminded me of doing something good that will please our Lord Jesus Christ whether is for giving, loving, or forgiving. I do it because of the goodness of our Lord Jesus of saving us from our sins. It is such a wonderful feeling when Christmas comes. I remminded too of the love of God for all people.
A Blessed Christmas to you in advance!
@Angelpink (4035)
• Philippines
27 Nov 12
Christmas remind us of how big is God's love to us . He bring us the Saviour Jesus Christ. Christmas pictures two things greatness and humility. Greatness because God give us His only son to save all of us and humility because though He was the KIng , he did not tell His friends that He is a son of a king. He prefer to be born in the manger .
