IT IS Christmas.

" Why don't you give love on Christmas day, on Christmas day. Oh, even the man who has everything would be so happy if you would bring. Give love on Christmas day......... "

Christmas is everywhere. From the colorful and elegant Christmas decorations to the golden voices of carolers who are gracefully singing Christmas songs. But let's have a pause and think about this: What is the real meaning of Christmas? Is it about the gifts that we receive? The Christmas decors we place all over our house? Or is it because of the food we prepare on noche buena? Hmmm. Well, if it is because of all the above mentioned things, you better ask yourself, again.

Christmas is the birth of our savior, and it's our duty to pay back the love He has given us. In our own little ways we can show him that He is also important to us, and that we also love Him. We can show it by sharing what we have to people who can't afford to have them by themselves. We can also show our love to Him by loving our fellow creatures.

In such ways, we can show the true essence of Christmas. And be proud to tell everyone the real definition of it. Then say, 'it is Christmas!"

"Pagpapatibay ng Pagkataong Pilipino: Tugon sa Hamon ng Panahon"

" A gem cannot be polished without friction, nor man perfected without trials. "

Challenges make life colorful, they bring the best in us. Born to make life more interesting and thrilling. What's life without challenges? A boring one, right? God won't give us things that He knows we can't handle. It's just us who sees the dark side first and keep on believing in that perception.

We can overcome such challenges if only we have the courage to face it. Challenges come our way to test our bravery, strength and ability to make sound decisions for our lives. And courage is the only great thing we need to succeed in challenges that come along our way.

So, be strong and keep strong in facing challenges!