Christmas has become a tradition of giving and receiving.  God’s giving of His only begotten Son and the wise men’s offering of precious gifts to Jesus have become the pattern for this Christmas tradition.

Unfortunately every Christmas season, the focus has become more on gift giving and festive celebration.  Consumerism is at its height during Christmas with people buying gifts and food and clothes, and offices are bursting with parties here and there.  Streets  are all aglow with Christmas lights and lantern which obviously do not come cheap.  Of course, Christmas is not complete without the Noche Buena feast.  On Christmas day, people, young and old  will try to look their best in their newly bought clothes.  Entertaining and visiting…

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