this year, Christmas seems different. here are the following things ive noticed.

1) usually when November comes, malls prepare. Christmas decorations and ornaments are available. as of this year, they are late as i have observed.

2) in our subdivision its all about healthy and friendly competition and who has the most attractive or beautiful Christmas decorations on their house. now, the surroundings seem dull. its not as bright as it used to be.

3) compared to last year, the kids who are caroling every night in houses have decreased. really decreased.

4) crimes are frequent now a days. (hold up, kidnap, kotong, illegal selling. etc etc etc)


i think these are the following reason why these changes have occurred.

1) mahirap ang buhay! mahirap kumita ng pera! poverty.
2) mataas ang presyo ng bilihin. wala ng mura eh. gulay, karne, kuryente at tubig; lahat
mahal! the standards of living are high now a days.
3) there isnt much to celebrate. the country's a mess! (as i see it.)
4) everybody seems to be depressed in a way.

anyway, im not really affected. i just noticed. happiness is a state of mind and being content on what you have. Christmas isnt about the decorations, gifts, food or the celebrations. Its about loving and forgiving other people just as the Lord have. having the family complete and eating together even though you are not that much close. just one day in a year where everybody should be good in his or her own way.