From Gingerbread men and candy canes to Santa Claus and Christmas trees, the most wonderful time of the year has arrived yet again. What are the thoughts and feelings that spring up when the word ‘Christmas’ crosses one’s mind? Some may say that it is a time of reflection and repentance on one’s actions while others may say that it is a season to rejoice and celebrate;
“Christmas is all about sharing love regardless of race, religion or ethnicity” – Nirmalie
“A season when the warmth of the rays of sun are replaced by the warmth of love” – Sachindee
“Quite festive and the atmosphere in the country at this time of year is quite lively” – Thashani
“Christmas is all about smiles and surprises” – Vihanga
“It’s all about sharing and caring” – Shermila
“Christmas is a happy time” – Harshika
“It feels like a very happy moment” – Manisha
“Red and green is the first thing that comes to my mind. Watching Home Alone movies. It is the festive season, all about giving and sharing” – Ramali
“A time when everyone celebrates with no differences in age, race, or religion” – Nithma
“It’s the most awaited time of the year” – Supipi
“I don’t know much about the spirit of Christmas, but I love it ’cause it’s so festive, bright, with so many decorations..” – Shehani
“Christmas means giving and happiness” – Kithma
“I feel Christmas is not just the time of giving and sharing, but also the time of looking back at how you have lived the whole year and considering how you can improve in the next” – Vishmi
“Christmas is a magical time where things you thought were impossible happens, just so miraculously” – Sandithi
“It’s a joyful time where people all over the world rejoice the birth of Jesus on a wonderful day” – Mahesha
“Vacation. Time to spend with family” – Imashi
“A wind of selfless love and joy” – Pavithra
“Church says that Jesus was born a poor baby, and now it has become time for the poor to suffer because they are poor” – Bhagya
“Christmas is all about spreading love all over the world” – Sachini
“Christmas is a journey, an emotion, a feeling and a revelation” – Shalini
“If you want to be happy, just drop four baskets out of your head; the past, the future, people and things…. Just live in the present, you will acquire peace God has provided” – Vimukthi
“It’s a day when people share joy and happiness and show their generosity. Just thinking of Christmas makes me happy” – Amritha
“Christmas decorations make the whole world feel as one” – Anjanie
“Christmas starts from November for some people. Why? Just because they love to welcome Jesus more early? No! Almost everything around us on Christmas is useless. Let’s make our hearts bigger, think of the poor and try to make the sad happy and bring into our hearts the real feeling of Christmas”- Madhushika
All of the above thoughts summarize that Christmas is a time of joy, love, and sharing. These thoughts vary with our different experiences and what we observe around us during this time of year. All in all, it is not surprising that Christmas makes most of us happy, because it can be considered as not just a season, but as a feeling. A feeling of warmth (much appreciated in this cold and rainy weather). Even though it is a celebration for Catholics and Christians, people all over the world regardless of religion, celebrate this day. It can be considered a holiday, away from all our troubles, sorrows, whatever stresses us most. It is also a time when ill feelings are forgotten and all is forgiven. In short, Christmas brings people together. Surely, most of the readers of this article have exams coming up, but hopefully, we can all take a step back and spend time with our loved ones (not only for today), because at the end of the day, it is our loved ones who bring the most joy to our lives.
-Written by Rtr. Niromi Dabarera –
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