The Essence of Christmas

One of the most popular traditions on Christmas is exchanging gifts on Christmas Eve or Christmas morning. Everyone loves receiving gifts on Christmas. Children, with their innocence wait eagerly for Santa Claus to bring them gifts. In many countries children hang stockings believing that it will be filled with goodies by Santa Claus. But, as adults we understand the significance of giving more than receiving and plan way ahead to get something thoughtful for our near and dear ones.

When we were children we were grateful to those who filled our stockings at Christmas  time. Why are we not grateful to God for filling our stockings with legs? When we recall Christmas past, we usually find that the simplest things-not the great occasions-give off the greatest glow of happiness.  Let us get back our childlike faith again. What is Christmas? It is tenderness for the past, courage for the present, hope for the future. It is a fervent wish that every cup may overflow with blessings rich and eternal, and that every path may lead to peace.

          Christmas tree is one of the symbols most easily associated with the festival of Christmas. The Christmas tree takes the pride of place in every living room of every home from Christmas and right up to New Year. Decorating a Christmas tree spells family time as it brings the whole family together right before and at Christmas time. Usually decorations start way ahead of the eve of Christmas. One can get as creative or individualistic as they want to in the process of looking after and decorating their Christmas tree. These are the traditions that have undergone a lot of change with time. The word carol represents a festive song mostly associated with the festival of Christmas. Christmas is very fun. I enjoyed much. My Christmas vacation was great and perfect and I hope your Christmas vacation also. And that's the essence of Christmas for me.