Amelia's Nest: November 2011

Wednesday, 30 November 2011

Christmas exchange Gift Partner

I asked Kayni if we can be Christmas Exchange Gift Partners and she said yes to my invitation. It’s my first time that I'll be doing this. By the way I haven’t meet Kayni and we are not located in the same place and thus this makes exciting. I'll play “Santa” to Kayni and she will be “Santa” to me. To my gift partner, do let me know of your Christmas wish list by December 3rd, so that I can start shopping for all of you. I'll send the “surprise box” by December 10th.

Christmas Wish List Guide (...a copy from Kayni)

Something you can use everyday:
Something cute:
Something light or small:
Something fancy:
Something sweet:
Favorite colors:
Something you really need:
Something you collect:
If you have one wish, what would it be:

This will help me know what you want. Whatever it is, it’s the thought that counts. It’s Christmas after all, a season of giving. Cheers!!!

And for others who want to be a Christmas Exchange Gift Partners do drop me a note and will be glad to be your partner.

Thursday, 17 November 2011

The Christmas Season is Coming

The Christmas season is coming and people from all walks of life are eagerly waiting and decorating their places. Just few days ago I went back to Manila, Philippines for a short trip. And you can see that some streets were decorated already. Shopping malls are gearing for the big occasion. As we all know Manila is one of the many Catholic countries who have a very long Christmas celebration in fact they started just right after Halloween. The ambience is very festive and jolly. I missed Manila so much during this time of the year.

What catches my attention is that some of my acquaintances whom I know are non-Catholics or Christian puts up Christmas decoration. There is nothing wrong in that but I greatly believe that we have to be careful on this. Christmas is not just a celebration or festivity. This is not just putting up a fancy decorations or what-have-you. The reason why we Catholics celebrated Christmas is because we believe that during this day Jesus Christ was born. Who will save us from all our sins. Who will redeem us from our evil ways. I just find it funny and ridiculous when people put up Christmas decorations but don't know the meaning of Christmas. Jesus Christ is the reason & meaning of Christmas. Let's not allure ourselves with fancy decor, etc. And don't spell it as X'mas. It should be Christmas or rather Merry Christmas = * Mary * Christ *Mass *

Just my thoughts!