Christmas actually means “Christ’s Mass”… I don’t know if everybody is aware of that but it’s truly is. The real essence of Christmas then is to celebrate the coming of the Baby Jesus Christ who was born in a manger. Christmas, is for us to be pure hearted because it marks the time when Jesus have to live – deep inside our hearts. Our gift, the best gift we can give Him is that.
Christmas as well is not a matter of giving a material gift and receiving something in return. I learned from a priest in his sermon that gifts on Christmas shouldn’t be called exchanged gift because it actually talks about the fact that something must be reciprocated. Therefore, gifts at this celebration must be called Christmas gift. It means something better. You can give or not to give, and you can receive or not to receive, and that’s alright. Like real Christian ways, give without expecting anything in return.
Christmas is also a moment of Eucharist, meaning thanksgiving. At this time, we should be thankful for all the blessings Jesus brought to our lives, from the day He was born. It does not mean going to party, preparing foods and shopping. It means being with your family, and together, go to mass and… just be thankful!!!
Merry Christmas,
AeraH
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