December brings to us many things- winter, woolens, vacations, and above all, Celebration. Moreover, it also adds meaning to our life by reminding us the joy of sharing and living for humanity. With December, comes Christmas, a festival much awaited by everyone, especially children, eager to decorate their houses with Christ's Manger, lights and looking forward to the gifts and delicacies they would receive.
During the Christmas season, we celebrate the spirit of this festival with full vigor, sharing our joy with others and lighting up the lives of those around us with whatever we can.
There arises a question in the mind- Are we really keeping up the spirit of Christmas, or has it been reduced to the state of celebration and merry-making? This is a big question which needs pondering upon. What would be better than celebrating Christmas in our daily life; how is this possible? One would ask. The answer is- this is not only possible, this is also the true message of Christmas. The birth of Jesus Christ symbolizes the birth of goodwill, initiative, brotherhood and a journey on the right path. Literally as well, after December, a state of birth after a long dormancy, follows January, a new year, and, a new beginning.
St. Nicholas, our very own Santa Claus, a famous icon among the innocent children,lived the Christmas spirit in the real sense; and there he is, immortalized by his actions, teaching us the art of living year after year, each Christmas. He also shares with us one secret, that is, our joy and happiness multiply manifold when we share it with others. This is a very well-known fact, but it really would become a secret if we continue isolating ourselves from others through social barriers such as rich, poor, per capita income, etc, which we call parameters of progress.
Let us lead life in a simpler way, which is the nutshell of all religions- Do good and be good. This Christmas, let's discover the Santa Claus in us and unfold the secret of true joy and happiness. Let us be born again this Christmas, like Jesus, our savior, brushing off the dirt we have accumulated, and be one with ourselves, connecting with each other through the strongest bond- the bond of the human heart. And when we really live up to the Christmas spirit, we will hear the bells jingling and Santa coming.
What's more, when you have done your bit, there will be enough in your happiness stock to last till the next Christmas. Till then, Merry Christmas!
Students' Oxygen movement view
25/12/2011
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