There are 24 days to go, and it’s the most special day of the year, Christmas. Unsurprisingly, the hectic holiday is fast approaching. Everybody is busy, as are establishments like hotels, restaurants, airlines, government agencies, shopping malls, and Philippine call centers. Given the fact that this is the time for the Christmas bonus, 13th-month pay, and numerous gift-giving, I’m sure everybody is excited for this wonderful season.
Too often, we become so preoccupied with the ritual of gift-giving that we do not have time to truly appreciate the spirit of Christmas. We are so busy rushing to different holiday events that we neglect to even consider the truly meaningful things in our lives.
For most of us, the busy days of December keep us running from mall to mall, finding the perfect gift for each person on the list or buying clothes to look good and gorgeous on Christmas Day. When we’re not shopping, decorating the home takes over, and then we turn our attention to wrapping gifts and addressing Christmas cards.
In today’s society, so much emphasis is placed on materialism and financial status, and we can’t just get this out of our minds. I admit that this has been our tradition ever since, but we should not forget that Christmas is not only about gifts. It is about giving love, being aware of the spirit and grace of God, and spending time with the most special people in our lives.