How the Holidays Don't Feel the Same: A Holiday Reflection
Holidays like Christmas used to be merry and happy. Have you noticed that Christmas doesn't feel the same? Has Christmas lost its magic? Or are we just struck by the reality of life, burdened with so many responsibilities, meeting social and family expectations, and sharing a bit of the world problem? This reflective rhetorical question is popular nowadays in the social media; what is your take on this hiver? Share your thoughts in the comment section; I would love to know your thoughts and ideas and exchange our insights together.
When I was just a kid, I used to gather my friends and ask them to go caroling in the neighborhood whenever Christmas was fast approaching. We used to pluck our handmade guitars, strike our DIY drums and improvised cymbals made from old cauldron lids or tops, and sing out loud to joy. This childhood memory of mine reminds me of the happiness and joy Christmas has brought to my life as a child. The 10 or 20 pesos that we've shared from our caroling and the candies and sweet treats we received from the neighborhood put our smile reaching our ears. This is how I perceived a happy Christmas: having money, treats, and gifts from my godmothers and godfathers.
But as I matured, I haven't experienced those things anymore. That's why maybe Christmas for me doesn't feel the same any longer. Yes, Christmas has not lost its magic; it is just that we have grown and matured. I learned to set priorities and focus more on my career development. This drastic shift from childhood to adulthood strikes so hard. When I was just a kid, I always wished to grow faster, not knowing that adulthood is way more stressful and hard. O, how good is it to go back to the days that problems were just how to make friends or win in a slipper game and Chinese garter.
Furthermore, I realized that as an adult I have a responsibility to the young to make their holidays and Christmas as joyful and festive as what I have experienced during my childhood. That's why whenever there are caroling kids, I always greet them with joy, encourage them to sing out loud, and of course listen to their song, because when they grow and mature like me, I know they'll be the ones to continue receiving kid carolers the way I received them. It is just simple; we are just kids once; we all change, and that's the reality. Christmas is still Christmas regardless of us being an adult or a kid; besides, it will not always be about receiving gifts but having a complete family, having food to eat, and the precious gift of all time, the gift of life. As they say, "habang may buhay, may pag-asa" (As long as you are breathing, there is hope).
That's why this holiday, whatever we perceive as happiness, let's not forget that happiness is giving equal happiness to a child. Multiply happiness, and the world will be a better place to live. That's all for now, Hivers. I hope you've enjoyed reading my blog. Help me reach a bigger audience by upvoting, commenting, and reblogging. Have a great day ahead, everyone. See you in my next blog. Bye bye! 👋💗🌷✨