I came out one night at the house with a jacket, can feel cold breeze in my skin.. Could see little children in front of houses, singing. As I continue walking I noticed bright colorful lights in every house. Some with a big stars and with big trees, all decorated with cute balls and different color of lights around! And yes! the Christmas is near! the Christmas is near!! (",)
Decorating your house, "Simbang Gabi", Noche Buena, giving or receiving gifts and even a store with full of people around... These are some normal things that happen on or before Christmas. Celebrating the Christmas is already a tradition for us Filipinos. We cook special foods and eat together and be happy together! This is why this day is the the day we've all been waiting for, most specially to the kids who always wait for their Santa Claus.. But for the past 15 years of celebrating Christmas, I realize and conclude one thing... Christmas is not about filling up your house decorated with lights and garland, Christmas trees and parols, the real essence of Christmas is the spirit of forgiving and forgetting, spirit of sharing, and the spirit of loving!!
So instead of waiting for a gift to come? Why don't we stand up.. buy something.. not for you, but giving it to someone! In that way.. We can realize what Christmas really is... Because Christmas Day..... Is the Day of Sharing, and the Day of Love!.. :)
Monday, December 14, 2009
That's a FILIPINO!
“PAGPAPATIBAY NG PAGKATAONG PILIPINO TUGON SA HAMON NG PANAHON.” A theme to remember about Values Education Month. Which really focused about knowing who really Filipinos are.
Filipinos are said to be HOSPITABLE, in every guest they approach.. even the poor ones are willing to give something or to feed them. We always wanted our guest to feel comfortable and relax staying at our homes. And can even call a person or a the whole to come to their houses in every parties, fiestas to be held. THAT'S A FILIPINO!! Could sacrifice their time for their guests.... In other aspects: most specially sports, we could hardly be beaten up! And that has really been proven. Just last month, our FILIPINO PRIDE, made a world record.... a seven title holder in seven different divisions after beating up Miguel Cotto! THAT'S A FILIPINO!! Never been the last!.... Filipinos can even SMILE in every problems that were that we had! And could help one another in times of problems or what we call "BAYANIHAN". For the past months we had a consecutive typhoons came inside the Philippines, leaving this area like destructed. Yet, instead of frowning? We stand up and help each other to start again... THAT'S A FILIPINO!! An approachable Filipino! And the most important good trait of a Filipinos..... We are so religious! We always don't forget to attend the mass every Sunday.. And this coming Christmas, the "Simbang Gabi" will start at December 16, and as expected.. So many people will attend the mass even it is 3 in the morning!
Still, there's a lot of Filipino traits that I could proudly tell you.. And for me?? FILIPINOS ARE THE BEST!!
Filipinos really are amazing!=) And I'm proud being a Filipino!!
Filipinos are said to be HOSPITABLE, in every guest they approach.. even the poor ones are willing to give something or to feed them. We always wanted our guest to feel comfortable and relax staying at our homes. And can even call a person or a the whole to come to their houses in every parties, fiestas to be held. THAT'S A FILIPINO!! Could sacrifice their time for their guests.... In other aspects: most specially sports, we could hardly be beaten up! And that has really been proven. Just last month, our FILIPINO PRIDE, made a world record.... a seven title holder in seven different divisions after beating up Miguel Cotto! THAT'S A FILIPINO!! Never been the last!.... Filipinos can even SMILE in every problems that were that we had! And could help one another in times of problems or what we call "BAYANIHAN". For the past months we had a consecutive typhoons came inside the Philippines, leaving this area like destructed. Yet, instead of frowning? We stand up and help each other to start again... THAT'S A FILIPINO!! An approachable Filipino! And the most important good trait of a Filipinos..... We are so religious! We always don't forget to attend the mass every Sunday.. And this coming Christmas, the "Simbang Gabi" will start at December 16, and as expected.. So many people will attend the mass even it is 3 in the morning!
Still, there's a lot of Filipino traits that I could proudly tell you.. And for me?? FILIPINOS ARE THE BEST!!
Filipinos really are amazing!=) And I'm proud being a Filipino!!
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