December is one of the busiest months
in the Philippines
How To Spend A Meaningful Christmas
This Year
With the recent destruction brought
about by Typhoon Yolanda, celebrating Christmas has never been more meaningful
than ever. The disaster is a painful reminder that it is the perfect season to
help one another. The tragedy makes us all aware that we should not take things
for granted and instead, we should treasure what we have, no matter how small
they are and how insignificant they may seem to be.
With the long break coming in soon,
here are some suggestions on how to have a meaningful holiday this 2013.
1.
Join fund-raising events. Attend
a benefit concert with your folks. Prioritize eating out in establishments that
support #OperationRebuildPH rather than your normal dine-in restaurants. Instead of the
usual gifts such as clothes or shoes which you will normally buy at the mall
during the holidays, opt for T-shirts for a cause and give them as presents to
your nephews and nieces. If your batch is organizing an elementary, high-school
or college reunion, take this opportunity to connect with your former
classmates and come up with ideas to raise more funds for the victims of the
most powerful storm to hit the land.
2.
Lend a hand. Bring
a friend and become volunteers in repacking relief goods in your vicinity. Keep
in mind that there’s nothing more special than putting yourself out there and
being involved first-hand. For instance, if you live in the Diliman area, Project Lightline is
looking for individuals who can assist in recycling old chargers into portable
ones for people who were affected by the storm and currently suffering from
lack of electricity.
3.
Create a home project with your sons and daughters. Clean up and de-clutter. Segregate new and partially used
items that can be put up for a garage sale later on – stuff toys for kids,
slippers for all ages, blankets and pillow cases. You can donate the proceeds
to the typhoon survivors.
4.
Spend valuable time with your family. This one is often overlooked and especially taken for
granted. Do remember that time is precious. Learn to appreciate the presence of
loved ones and work towards making each moment memorable. Go sightseeing with
them. Plan a productive excursion and go to Tagaytay to commune with
nature. Get to Nuvali, have a
picnic, go boating or fishing. Instill the value of Mother Nature to your
children. By creating awareness to them, you are helping them realize that they
can help out in their own little way.
