The True Meaning of Christmas

Christmas is a time for giving. Its the favorite time of the year for kids who believe in Santa and all the gifts he gives on Christmas morning for the good boys and girls. Assuming that all kids are good, "why does Santa skip our house come Christmas day?" -- a question I was asked by a little girl many years ago in one of the community projects I volunteered for back when I was still working. Quite honestly, I didn't know how to answer her since Santa Claus does not seem to exist for the less fortunate kids.

Fast forward many years, hubby and I were involved in various community projects in our local Polomolok. One particular project we were fond of is the "Shoebox of Love This Christmas Project" wherein members of the Rotary Club of Polomolok choose a poor community every year as beneficiary of the collected gifts and sometimes along with a feeding project for the kids and medical/dental projects for the entire community. It is a heart warming feeling to be able to give to these people who are less fortunate than ourselves. It is a fulfilling feeling all the more when we see the smile on the children's faces, and the way their faces lit up as they play with the toys (that were considered old and well-loved by its former owners) that are given to them. One particular kid that poked our heart is this one (picture below) in Klinan, Plomolok where every drop of the arroz cado given to her was very precious. The clothes and the toys she received, well  appreciated.

 

Christmas should rightly be not just about Santa Claus and his reindeers or the Christmas tree and trimmings we decorate nor about the gifts we will receive on Christmas morning. Oftentimes we forget the true meaning of Christmas. Of how a man gave up His life for our sakes. In making ourselves useful and sharing our things and blessings with our less fortunate brothers and sisters.

Truly, it there is no kind of satisfaction that can compare when we share our blessings. If you want to make a difference, The Rotary Club of Polomolok accepts donations of clothes, old toys, school supplies, canned goods or noodles for its annual project. You can get in touch with President Xavier Bayan 09228663693, CP Omar Gallinero 09228487921 or drop off at any Gala Enterprises or Gala Builders Supply outlets in Polomolok.