Opening Shut-up Hearts

#Give #Love #On #Christmas #Day :)

    

     Last page of the calendar. Last month for the year 2012. The most awaited month every year. Not everybody does but almost everyone. It is the most anticipated month of the year because it has something that any month can't have. It has the most loved and most cherished celebration that any man can't ever forget. And this celebration is none other than what we call, CHRISTMAS.

      Every time I hear this nine-letter word, I always think of Jesus Christ' birthday, gifts, Christmas parties, decorations, and of course, SANTA CLAUS even though I'm not sure if he truly exists. But what is the true meaning or essence of this day? Is it the material things we receive from our loved ones?

      "But I am sure that I have always thought of Christmas time, when it has come round... as a good time; a kind, forgiving, charitable, pleasant time; the only time I know of, in the long calendar of the year, when men and women seem by one consent to open their shut-up hearts freely." ~ Charles Dickens. 

      Christmas is a kind, forgiving, charitable, and pleasant time for us people. Kind and forgiving. Why? In my own point of view, even we don't want to admit the fact that we more appreciate these words when Christmas comes along, we can't hide the mystery behind "Pasko na. Magkabati na kayo." to us Filipinos. Isn't it ironic that you have forgiven that person because it's Christmas time? Isn't it more meaningful if we forgive from the bottom of our hearts? That point of view may sound contradicting to the statement but that is the truth. Let me go to the positive side of the statement. It is kind and forgiving because the essence and the joy of Christmas will be attained fully if we don't have any heartaches and unresolved problems on that day. We should spread love at the greatest. Charitable. Christmas is all about sharing. Material things don't matter as big deal as you want it to be. But the things that couldn't be seen but felt. Share your love to everyone. I believe that love is the root of every care unto neighbors in this world. Pleasant time. Sometimes, it happens that this day is allotted to be the grand reunion to either families or friends. And time to put up Christmas parties to be enjoyed by everyone. But bear in mind that it is not also about how elegant the party is. What matters is we are HAVING FUN.

     Christmas is the only time I know of, in the long calendar of the year, when men and women seem by one consent to open their shut-up hearts freely. It is related to forgiving. It is about solving and closing misunderstandings between man and woman. It is about giving each other chances to change for the better.

     The true essence of Christmas is within our hearts. It depends on how we treasure people who are always  with us in keeping life meaningful. Because life is a jigsaw puzzle. Everyone is here because he or she has a place to fill. It depends on how we show our tender love and care to Him. If we know how to do it, for sure, we will have the most unforgettable holiday we ever had. :)

~ MERRY CHRiSTMAS and HAPPY NEW YEAR!! ♥