‘Do you believe in Santa Claus?’
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| Archbishop Oscar V. Cruz |
There is this innocent and lovable seven-year-old boy who lives in his little world of sights and sounds, who loves joyful occasions and enjoys simple gatherings prepared by his parents. But more than anything else, he looks forward to Christmas.
Oh, Christmas! It is a magical day. Lights go on and off. Many songs are sung. Great food is on the table. For him, Christmas is a day of marvels and delights. While it is a most profound and very significant day commemorating the birth of the Lord Jesus, and while it is a signal day reminding Christians about His Mother Mary and foster father Joseph, for the little innocent boy, it is a day of Christmas trees, Christmas gifts — not to mention Santa Claus.
Hence, he asks the question that has been his little head long since, and that has been somehow bothering him although deep in his heart, he knows the answer..... MORE
Source: The Daily Tribune
URL: http://www.tribuneonline.org/commentary/20111124com6.html
2 comments:
magandang mga punto.
"There are lessons that can be learned from this faux pas: One, be yourself. Two, be real and true. Three, do not pretend to know so much."
Not a child anymore. Just smile looking back at that tradition. Nice things for the kids to be good all year round. The Santa Clause is in the heart of the parents and christmas should be about the birth of Christ not about toys and gifts. Spoken by a former catholic turned rational.
Did I believe? When I was 5 maybe. At 7 I knew the mechanics of it all and it was not a big deal for me, so long as we were all happy on Dec 24 each year.
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