A country with a long christmas celebration, the Philippines, is currently in the mood for the season. Everywhere, there are a host of ornaments symbolizing the christmas spirit. Christmas trees stand in homes, government and commercial establishments differing in sizes from a few inches to incredible tens to hundred feet tall. It is good to see this tradition as a way of promoting goodwill. There have also been a lot of Santa stuff that are visible everywhere in the form of posters, toys, and individuals dressed in Santa clothes. Amazingly, there are motorized or automated santa mannequins smiling, waving hands, or twisting their robust body at the delight of the kids. They are something to be acclaimned in effecting temporary relief especially in these times of grim life brought about by the current world economy. However, what comes to my mind is that it would be a lot better, and of course, more meaningful if people would promote the real symbol of Christmas, the Nativity Scene. People should have erected Nativity structures as big as the towering christmas trees, and as splendidly lighted in the night. They should also have put some creative touch to them to capture peoples' hearts. Supposedly, people should have been amazed at them more than they should be with the other symbols because it is through the scene that we see hope. It is depicted through the scene that we are made the most significant creation, uplifted in spirit and branded as true children of God. The scene tells us the best and fitting story about christmas.
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