Bring Happiness amidst the Pandemic

 

        If Ber months start to appear on your calendars while ripping them off one by one as the months passed, then be ready because Filipinos are starting to buy decorations, design their own houses and start to play songs of the famous Filipino who made Christmas songs every year. We all know that September is the month where we start to feel Christmas vibes in the Philippines, yes, it is too early, but even though it will take three more months to arrive at December Filipinos are very proud that they are preparing to give gifts, receive stiff money from our relatives, and to prepare the dishes that will serve after the countdown. This is not just the reason they are early to show and give vibes, it's not all about the tradition, we are all waiting for, but it is the day where we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ.

            Excitement can’t make us feel the normal celebration, we had before because of the pandemic, this deadly disease has already claimed many lives, opportunities, and expectations. We are all surrounded by travel restrictions, isolations, protocols, quarantines, and swab tests. The traditional events may not be applied in this kind of situation, but Filipinos can’t stop us to be happy and celebrate with the tradition by following and being careful in any health protocols. This may take a lot of efforts to fulfill our happiness during the Christmas season, but this will help the nation to have a peaceful celebration.

            With a focus on the Covid virus, we are preoccupied with guidelines on how to celebrate Christmas this year– with only members of the family who are living in the same household, to continue wearing masks, observe social distancing, or to wash hands frequently. We are being discouraged from visiting one another for our mutual protection and safety. The usual Christmas glee and merriment that we have been accustomed to is not possible this year. But our celebration of Christmas should not be dampened by Covid! Let us spread more hope, peace, joy and love this Season!

           

References:

https://su.edu.ph/reflections/celebrate-christmas-amidst-the-covid-19-pandemic/

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