As you know, I’m a Christian. Today is a day we’ve put aside to mark a strong foundation of our faith. Today is a day we choose to celebrate the birth of Christ.
Yes, you also know how commercialised the day has also been. It’s more about Christmas decorations, getaways or even gifts. That is how we are as humans. Today, I’m taken back to what this day actually means to me as an individual.
When I was younger, this day was really about getting new clothes and being with my friends. That and nibbling on different kinds of delicious dishes. Today was about firecrackers and just being, as the carol goes, “jolly”. My family has never had a Christmas tree or done presents in the morning. That tradition just remained on the television screens. Funny enough, my mother is planning on having one soon. May the forces delay this counter-revolutionary ambition! Even if it is her birthday.
In recent years, as adulting kicked in, the view has slightly changed. When I think of the birth of Christ, and how Mary gave birth to him, I am reminded of the Game of Thrones that is life. Listening to a homily at a local parish this morning gave me more food for thought.
The gospel of the birth of Christ symbolises the manner in which marginalisation still thrives. The capitalist rooms, resembling the Inn which Mary was refused entry, are still full. There are so many births, in this day, which take place within stables. The hope of Christmas, however, is that Jesus was born. He lived and so will all the dreams and promises which he has given us.
2018, you’ve taught me that dreams flourish and come through regardless of adversity. You make a way to enter rooms which you long to be in regardless of the signs on the door. Even flowers are placed inside the ground before they can grow and bloom. Thank you for this reminder.
Today has been blessed. Probably one of your best days 2018. In my joy, I am also aware that, as I have before, there are those having a dark Christmas.
My thoughts and prayers are with families who have lost loved ones, families going through financial strain, people feeling lonely, bored and frustrated. My thoughts are also with those who do not have families and those who are far from their loved ones. My thoughts and prayers are also with those who are having one of their worst days while the entire world seems like it is laughing and smiling.
Oh, and 2018…thank you for unwrapping the gift that comes from praying for others to me. I owe you an entire letter dedicated to this. It will come…
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