The feeling of Christmas

Yes, the feeling of Christmas. This year doesn't feel like Christmas. Everything is happening too fast. First of all, lets talk about family traditions. The thing that made Christmas different this year was because we didn't attend the 5.30pm mass on Christmas eve which is the Children's mass and the children's cantata. You may call me lame. But it is actually one of the most interesting mass that you will never get bored off. Seeing the kids acting out the scene and all which was really cute. It feels like Christmas only when you step into the mall which is crowded and the choir at the mall singing Christmas Carols which is something that brings the feelings of Christmas. However, the next factor that   made Christmas different and also not feeling like Christmas is that Christmas falls on a Saturday which kind of give me the idea that today is a Sunday. And we attend mass on a Sunday. And later, going to eat lunch, go home and use the computer. Typical Sunday. At least for now it feels like a Sunday. Luckily, there isn't one traditions that had changed the Christmas feeling which is going to my great grandfather's home for a family gathering at my mother's side and eat dinner together. Most probably, I would play games with my uncles and aunties who are kind of at my age. So what exactly is the feeling of Christmas? The feeling of Joy, Peace, Laughter, Hope and Love. Joy, having fun with your family and friends. Peace, not quarreling with anyone. Laughter, this shows you are having extra fun. Hope, the feeling of Christ is coming and this giving you hope for the new year. Love, from your family and friends. Listening to Christmas songs in the shops and starting to get hyper and all which kind of gives us the feeling of spending money. Am I right? And why are presents for Christmas kind of a necessary for some people? First of all, Christmas is to celebrate the birth of Christ 2000 years ago. Which means Christ is at least 2010 years old or 2043 years old since he died at the age of 33. But neither do we know when did he die. So the fact that people give presents during Christmas is because of the three wise men that gave Jesus Gold, Frankincense and Mirth. Then some how, it became a traditions to give presents during Christmas. But we are celebrating Christmas is because of the birth of Christ. So why make a big deal about presents. Its just some sincere thoughts. Its okay even if the present is small and cheap. But Christmas is a time for giving. Not receiving.