The main purpose of Christmas is to celebrate the birth of our savior, Jesus Christ and to give thanks for the love, hope and joy found in Jesus, but, Christmas is also the time when we have family gatherings, having fun with our loved one,giving gifts, and eating together at Christmas Eve.
The days leading up to Christmas are always filled with excitement in our house. We began decorating early, putting up a Christmas tree adorned with twinkling lights, shiny ornaments, and a star on top.
My mom, sister and I planned our Noche Buena meny, lising down the dishes we want to eat, and we even went to our church to attend our Sambang Gabi; our Sambang Gabi is different from what Catholics have, we will go to our church at Christmas Eve and worship the Lord, then listen to the preaching of the gospel.
On Christmad Eve, our family gathered for Noche Buena. The table was a feast of delicious dishes we prepared. The highligh of Christmas Day was rueniting with extended family. We shared funny stories, and indulged in another round of festive food.
While this Christmas was filled with joy, it wasn't without its challenges: but, through these challenges, I learned that the true esesence of Christmas isn't about the gifts, it's about love, gratitude, and the joys of being with the family.
References:
When was jesus actually born? biblical, historical evidence. Christianity.com. (n.d.). https://www.christianity.com/wiki/jesus-christ/when-was-jesus-born.html
Mailonline, U. B. F. (2016, December 1). So much for the 12 days of Christmas! modern families celebrate the festive season for more than a month. Daily Mail Online. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-3991514/Families-start-celebrating-Christmas-November.html
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