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GIVING IS SHARING THAT'S MY CHRISTMAS WAY!

It's Christmas Season again,a time to celebrate with our family and friends including my special someone. We usually set about planning what to do on Christmas on the First of December. We all agreed on food to prepare and its menu, a minimum amount required for Family Exchange Gift and for Fireworks Display and Other important needs. We agreed on the amount of budget and the family members' contribution for all the plans we set on Christmas. I am sure that we will have a bountiful and a Merry Christmas this season. My excitement was torn apart when a tragedy happened in our neighboring Provinces. They were struck by Typhoon Rai, it was December 16, 2021 that I saw on the news how these people were devastated so much, their homes were gone, flash floods were all over the place, many trees were uprooted and some were totally cut out. There was no electricity and no water and no food for the affected families as the news continued.

My Father and Mother saw that news and they felt sadness on the issue. During that morning, My Mother called us via Video Call, she openly told us the current situation of our neighboring provinces and how bad their situation is in that area . She explained to us the importance of Christmas and the essence of it. She told us that they wanted to help them in any way. Although my mother does not obligate us to do so, I know there was something with her tone. I’ve suggested that what about if we will just do our simple celebration on Christmas and instead give the higher portion of our budget as a Donation by buying Rice, Canned Goods, Noodles, Blankets, Mats, Water and Emergency Kits and deliver it to the Armed Forces of the Philippines or Department of Social Welfare and Development for their Relief Distribution. When my Mother heard those suggestions, her eyes looked surprised and happy. I know that’s the thing she wanted to hear from us. And so we agreed on the very purpose that we will celebrate Christmas in a simple way and give the best portion to the victims of the Typhoon Rai. I talked to all of my friends and told them the news happening with the victims of Typhoon Rai. They have also promised to give their share on our Donation Drive.

So, by the Morning of December 18, we all go to groceries and buy the necessary items for the Donation, My Mother and Father was negotiating for their Rice Purchase, Me and my brother were in charge for buying CAnned goods, Noodles, Bottled Water while my Sisters were in charge of buying Blankets, Mats and Emergency Kits. After we all purchased the Items, we agreed to meet up in our Donation Drive Location and handed all of our goods and items to the Incharge.

It’s so tiresome doing it all day, but we are so happy that in our own little way, we help our fellow Filipinos in easing their frustrations in life. I know Christmas is not all about new and beautiful dresses, shoes and pants and delicious food on your tables but is all about how you’re willingly giving to others in dire need. I am so happy that I celebrated my Christmas this way!

To all of my Kababayans, we can do it! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to everyone!