Picture taken by Vin MilesIT was two weeks ago that my uncle shared with us about how a Christian country celebrated Christmas!!! It was suprising to know that although a christian country has the freedom to celebrate Christmas but yet, they failed to do it in a "RIGHT" way...!!!!
TODAY, to many people in the world, they only know Christmas is an occasion for the christian and due to the 'western culture' and 'western influence', may celebrated Christmas in their 'own ways'. Many of course adopted the 'traditional western ways' and the story of Santa Claus, Christmas Tree, Gift giving, Roast Turkey, and others. But did anyone realise the true meaning of Christmas and why is there a story of Santa Claus and Gift giving, etc?
If you are a Christian, you will understand the real meaning of Christmas. It is the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. Yes... it's birthday celebration!!! At or about 2000 years ago, Jesus was born and the gift giving is simply adopted from the Wise Man who gave GIFTS to Jesus. And of course, JESUS is the GIFT for the mankind. Without Him, we would be receiving this SPECIAL GIFT from the Lord!!!
This Christmas is the only one in this 9 years that I am celebrating at HOME with my parents. I almost forgot how Tawau is celebrating Christmas. Besides the church, streets and people in Tawau are very quiet. Unlike England or some other western country which usually decorate the BEST way they could to celebrate Christmas!!!! Although there is some restriction in our country, but ... we should still celebrate Christmas by remembering the birth of Jesus Christ and what He did for us.
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