A Time for Giving

        Our favorite time of year is nearing, and the pandemic is still present, limiting our ability to travel and meet our loved ones from various places. This will be our second time coping with the pandemic during the holiday season. Nonetheless, we Filipino Christians will not be deterred from celebrating the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ. Christmas lights and trees can be seen as early as September. Every Filipino, especially children, can be seen beaming with delight as they await the arrival of Christmas to receive gifts from their family and godparents. This is the time when the family gets together to celebrate and bond while enjoying the feast that has been prepared. However, because the COVID-19 Pandemic has had such a great impact on our daily lives, we are unable to be with our families and friends who come from long distances.

        Christmas is one of the most important events for Christians, and it should be valued and respected. We each have our own traditions and ways of celebrating Christmas. Despite the pandemic, we make every effort to make the occasion memorable and special. Because of the significant changes brought about by the COVID-19 Pandemic, it is not surprising that we have mixed emotions about celebrating. At the moment, the world is gradually recovering from the dangers and negative effects of COVID-19 on us individuals. Even so, we must constantly be prepared for the unexpected because everything is unpredictable in this time of pandemic. We should hope for the best and express our love to our fellow Filipinos this Christmas season, because Christmas is about giving, sharing, and showing our love for one another.           

        We must keep a positive attitude in order to experience the joy that this special season brings. Let us give and share so that we can bring joy to others and instill the spirit of Christmas in them. We must not allow the pandemic to interrupt our celebrations in order to enjoy a Merry and Bright Christmas. People must remember that celebrating the birth of Jesus is extremely important. Therefore, we ought to make it extra special because it only happens once a year and this is a perfect time to lend a hand.



Sources:

Global Times. "Festive Filipinos trying to save Christmas from coronavirus". Published November 9, 2020. Retrieved on December 10, 2021 at https://www.globaltimes.cn/content/1206194.shtml. 

Travel Triangle. "Christmas In Philippines: A Guide To All The Merry Filipinos Traditions". Published December 06, 2021. Retrieved on December 10, 2021 at https://traveltriangle.com/blog/christmas-in-philippines/.


Comments

  1. Zuirich JohnJanuary 10, 2022 at 8:16 PM

    Noice one Roanne! I like the way you arranged dem pics! ovo

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  2. TrizzaJanuary 12, 2022 at 8:05 PM

    What a beautiful article! and I couldn't agree more that we must always keep a positive attitude in celebrating Christmas even if we are in the midst of the pandemic. Keep up the good work! Stay safe and Merry Christmas!(o゜▽゜)o☆

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  3. Carlo ArheidJanuary 22, 2022 at 3:34 PM

    The blog is very heart-warming! Yeah, I agree that we must keep a positive attitude during these times, for the pandemic is only a mere hindrance. Christmas is the season to be jolly, for it is the birth of our savior, Jesus Christ. This positivity will help in giving us hope.

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