I can definitely say for sure that I've lost the zealous feel towards Christmas, unfortunately once again. Every year, I try to rekindle and relish this joy-spirited festive holiday but the aura of it just seems to continue to diminish with time. It's just not tangible anymore.
What did I do today? Nothing christmasy at all. I met Shihui for KTV and chit-chat at the heartland of Ang Mo Kio, and adjourned to Dan's aunt's place for some food and home I reach.
What truly encompasses an authentic Christmas season? Seriously, I've never bothered to find out, other than knowing it's to mark the birth of Christ. While I attempt to absorb the meaning of Christmas during Dan's church mass yesterday, I still couldn't quite manage it. To be frank, I'm not a Catholic nor a Christian, so I think the reason lies in this. I bet not all Catholics and Christians fully decipher the perfect meaning.
Yes, commercialism of Christmas over the years has led to today's hype. I've forgotten when I started buying gifts, perhaps out of obligation, for colleagues and friends. Of course I must admit it's a fun thing to do afterall. Who doesn't like receiving presents with or without a reason? It's always thanks to Christmas that we're at the luxury of that. Hence, who doesn't look forward to Christmas?
While Christmas will be over in about an hour plus, I'd like to look ahead with practicality for 2oo8 to usher in. I don't know what's expected ahead of me, but I somehow feel it'll be a path of stumbling blocks. I know that time will continue to tick fast and perhaps before I realised, the ever-commercialised Christmas will be back again. :)
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