okay, so, the meaning of christmas, for a couple of decades now, has always been overshadowed by consumerism and commercialism...
this is the philippines, so, it's worse here. let me tell you why.
when the months start to hit "ber" (which of course starts with september) the filipino malls and most establishments start playing/broadcasting over the PA familiar christmas songs and the not-so-familiar and the "just plain irritating" version of any imaginable christmas song/jingle in such a way that when christmas actually arrives - you don't like hearing them anymore because it will cause you to vomit and turn psycho!
at the same time that these songs start, the christmas commercials also start.
christmas specials in september, october, november and december.
christmas' meaning gets lost in all these.
it's like the gold lost its luster.
however tragic this may seem i am fortunate to have with me my family this christmas.
they have ushered a new version of the meaning of christmas.
they have made me feel how a person should feel in times of giving and loving.
they are the reason why there is a christmas.
yes, christmas for me is nothing but a rest day. yes, i don't like the way christmas is being treated in this country. yes, christmas songs make me puke.
and yes, i am having a very merry christmas because i am loved.
i sincerely wish you the same thing.
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