♥♥♥♥♥ FOR CHRISTMAS!!

According to Calvin Coolidge, "Christmas is not a time nor a season, but a state of mind. To cherish peace and goodwill, to be plenteous in mercy is to have the real spirit of Christmas". I agree with Coolidge. Now, may I ask you, what's the real essence of Christmas for you?

Christmas is not just celebrated by parties, programs, decorating houses and establishments and the like. But in deeper thought, Christmas is a moment for forgiving, sharing and of course loving. For me, the real essence of Christmas is LOVE. Why love? It's love because without love, things you do won't have good intentions. With love, everything is possible. You give and share, because you love that person; you forgive because you don't want to feel uneasy with anyone and that's beacuse you want peace. And your affection for everybody bring peace and unity. You care and understand someone, because you love that person. That's the real essence of Christmas. It's not about the expensive gifts you give or the branded clothes you wear nor the glamorous decorations you have at your houses but instead, it's about the goodwill of someone for everyone.

Everyone is entitled with a gift during Christmas. Though it may not be the material ones, but the good traits of people are more appreciated when shown to others. We are all part of a community, and as a part of the community where I belong, the best gifts I can give them are prayers and some of my spare time. A prayer that wishes for their good health; a prayer that God may help them in all their endeavors in life and a prayer that God may help us maintain the peace and unity in our community. I would also like to share some of my spare time with them so that I can help them in any way that I can through my 'lil ways.

Christmas is truly one of the most important celebrations every year. It may be celebrated in many ways but let us all remember that the real essence of Christmas is forgiveness, charity and love. So, we must give love everyday not only during Christmas time.