Late published... This was originally written a day before Christmas but we needed to go to the grocery store and I wasn't able to finished it. So here it was..
Hi viewers! Today marks the 23rd of December. Yes, it is 1 day 8 hours before Christmas! Us Filipinos, lived in the traditional way of remembering the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ. Once the calendar hit the "ber" month, it is the start of embracing the spirit of Christmas and soon a new year ahead of us. We find ourselves busy decorating our house and setting up the Christmas tree. One by one we purchase gift items and starts wrapping it. The surroundings begins to be illuminated with lights in variety of colors.Little by little feeling the essence of Christmas season.
December 16 is the beginning of simbang gabi. A nine day series of masses in anticipation of Christmas being celebrated by Catholics.Gonna walk up early from your regular sleep and prepare for it as early as 4 or 5 in the morning. Some churches offers quick breakfast fot the early birds. Be it pandesal or lugaw. My parents were able to attend since the 16th and wanting to complete the entire series willingly.As for me, I haven't attended any of the previous days but hopefully be present in the remaining masses before the 25th. Along with the Eucharistic celebration in countless churches, comes the numerous vendors selling native delicacies . As for us Filipinos, "hindi kumpleto ang pasko pag walang bibingka at puto-bumbong" (Christmas won't be complete without bibingka and puto-bumbong). Something I look forward eating. Also the very symbolic parol. From a normal composition made of sticks, improvised materials up to gigantic structure out of bulbs symbolizes the excitement and anticipation of the people in celebration of Christmas.
But if I may ask you? What is the real meaning of Christmas?
For me, it's not about the food being served, not the amount of gifts we received, not how extravagant the decors of our house will be, it's all about sharing, loving and being grateful to the celebrant. The ONE above. Our Savior Jesus Christ.
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