When I was a young girl, Christmas was just a season or day of simbang gabi, aguinaldo, food, new clothes for Christmas party etc. In our family, we're not used to have Noche Buena (waiting for the 12 midnight to eat dinner and exchange gifts) because the elders need to sleep early so that they can wake early to cook more for the Christmas day. :( But one day, I hope we'll have one. :) We don't have Christmas tree too or socks. Yeah, I just grew up that way.
Honestly, I was more fond of new year. I love the fireworks, waiting for the 12 midnight, jumping (so that I can get taller), the coins in my pocket (so that I can have more money for the new year) and all. I mean, it's more fun right?
But then, Christmas became so special to me since I realized it's true meaning.
Yes, I've heard the story so many times before - a virgin giving birth to Baby Jesus. But for some reason though, it's pretty much "normal", "so so" "okay" to me.
I remember my first Christmas after my Victory weekend. I am just so joyful and so thankful that Christmas happened. I was so amazed that the birthday celebrant is the Gift Himself to us all. Instead na tayo yung magbibigay sa Kanya, Sya ang nagbigay. Binigay Nya ang sarili Nya. I'm so in awe and I still am. I think that's the start that I buy cakes on Christmas with my greetings to the One who gave His all to me (Happy Birthday Jesus!)
These days also, I am learning from Mrs. Bo (Rica Peralejo - Bonifacio) the meaning of the different Christmas decors. I really want to display them soon at home. I declare that for the coming years. I pray to prepare more for this season, but above all, a prepared heart for more of Him.
Now, with all my heart. I agree that Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year. There is indeed joy to the world since the day Jesus was born.
Truly, Jesus is the only gift who does not disappoint!
Merry Christmas!
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