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The True Meaning of Christmas {#MerrySMChristmas to you!}


Christmas days before motherhood were filled with parties, reunions and work to attend to (like in 2006 when I had to spend Christmas Eve in the office to take calls!). Can’t complain. Those were among the most fun Christmas days of my life; not to mention the Christmas days I've had as a kid (Those were extremely fun and happy, too!). Christmas then was no more than a celebration to me: receiving gifts, attending Christmas parties, eating a lot (and getting fat!), etc. I know that by admitting this I risk appearing shallow, but it’s true. I thank God for all the Christmas days I've had in my life, but really I was too preoccupied on most of those days to even remember it is truly His birthday we celebrate. I guess this is what Christmas had become for most young adults these days. Sad but true.

Things changed when I became a mother. My perspective on many things changed including my view of Christmas. Christmas became all about my kid and family. Suddenly, Christmas is meaningful. I found the true meaning of Christmas.

Relaxed Wahmmy's Christmas Checklist 2014


I found myself spending time planning out my Christmas days for someone else: what food my daughter would love to eat on Christmas Eve, what to get her for Christmas and how to make Christmas special for her. I now have someone to prepare it for and spend it with. Someone I love so much I want her to grow up looking forward to and looking back at Christmas with a smile. And now that my baby is already a little lady; I found myself explaining what Christmas is. What used to be a forgotten truth is now each year’s trivia for her. “We celebrate Christmas because it is God’s birthday”, this is what I always tell her with certainty. As I tell her this; I’m also reminded of for whom Christmas really is— for Jesus. And while we, as a family, discover this truth about Christmas each year; we also made Christmas a celebration of life. We always make sure we have lots of fun at this time of the year. It’s the season to be jolly!

I made hanging of Christmas stockings our common childhood Christmas experience. I want her to grow up looking forward to and looking back at Christmas with a smile. 


It's the season to be jolly!


This year’s Christmas is by far the most interesting and fun though. We started celebrating early. Thank you to #MerrySMChristmas and The Cardinal Academy; Isha and her classmates were part of SM Marilao’s Grand Christmas Launch. It’s such a festive and fun event . We’re lucky to be part of it. A part of SM Marilao’s #MerrySMChristmas was even featured in AHA!’s December 7 episode! My little lady got a close up shot (I’m such a proud Mommy!)! 

#MerrySMChristmas Grand Christmas Launch 2014

Find out more details on events this season at http://bit.ly/MerrySMChristmas 


Apparently, this is not the first time we've had a #MerrySMChristmas. It has also been a yearly thing for us as a family. We always go to SM on Christmas Day! And where else do we buy our Christmas presents where they can be gift-wrapped free of charge? SM, of course! 

The true meaning of Christmas, as I have experienced, will come to each of us eventually. No forcing needed. You will just feel it.  It just takes the right inspiration and motivation. It’s easy for mothers like me to find that inspiration. Not so easy for others, I believe. For young adults, SM Cares’ Bears of Joy may spark something deep down your heart. Fellow moms can also buy these lovely bears to spread Christmas cheer outside home (Imagine if you can't afford to buy your kid one; you'll be thankful to anyone who will buy it for him/her). Read more about it at http://smcares.com.ph/newsevents/?p=993

#SMBearsOfJoy



That’s it. Well, not really. I’ll leave you with Cheska and Kendra Kramer’s cutesy video to watch. Oh, mothers like me love videos like this. My little lady is as lovely as Cheska’s Kendra!


How #MerrySMChristmas Begins

#MerrySMChristmas to you! 




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