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Christmas Day in Philippines in 2020Gift giving. Caroling. Ornaments.

An occasion celebrated annually. Christmas it's called but what is its essence?

Every year, we celebrate Christmas with our loved ones. During this time of the year, we get to hear people caroling outside our houses, listen to different Christmas songs where ever we may go, see decorations of all sorts, smell the dishes that are being cooked, and many more that we typically. All those gifts, whether monetary or not, those dishes, decorations, are they all important? Does Christmas only revolve around those things? 

Christmas does not only mean receiving presents or eating ham, it is the season of giving. Not giving material gifts but spreading love to everyone. Just like how Jesus loves each and every one  of us. Speaking of Jesus, it is also about celebrating the day He was born. You see, the main reason why we commemorate this event is that we celebrate the day our Savior was born but not by ourselves, we celebrate it with our family and loved ones and also give love to everyone out there and include them in our prayers that we all a simple yet joyful celebration of Christmas. Material things will eventually lose its value but love does not that's why it's better to give love.

Extravagant or simple there is only a few things to remember during the celebration: celebrate Jesus Christ's birthday, give love, and to spend time with our family. The time to put away gadgets and just talk to each other.

That is the essence of Christmas.

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