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CHRISTMAS PROJECT 2014
Posted Friday, 19 December 2014 // 10:40 pm
 Christmas ˈkrɪsməs/ noun The annual Christian festival celebrating Christ's birth, held on 25 December in the Western Church. I'm neither a Christian nor a believer of any religion. Truth to be told, I'm an atheist but I do respect all religions out there. I respect their beliefs and their origins. In that one sentence, Google has summarised the meaning of Christmas though some argued that Jesus was not born on 25 December but somewhere in September. I thought so too but if you want a more detailed explanation, it's here and here. Christmas got to be my favourite festival/celebration. I love it better than my birthday. First of all, presents and cards! Secondly, there are A LOT more pretty snow globes available in stores. Thirdly, I prefer rain to sunshine, so "Yay!" to monsoon seasons. But I'm glad we have it moderately in Singapore unlike Philippines and Vietnam. Lastly, I've always loved watching the snow fall and starlights! During Christmas, the decorations around are so mesmerising. I believe, Christmas is the season of giving and sharing the joy. Since young, I always look forward to Christmas. Every Christmas, my parents will bring us to the mall and give us a budget of $50-$100 to buy whatever we like. When you're only 5, just a $10 bill is a real big deal already, having $50 is just way too awesome. My mum did buy me one huge soft toy from Takashimaya every Christmas but I slowly grew tired of it when my bed ran out of space for me to sleep in. As we grow older, the tradition slowly died down and I started receiving presents from friends. The excitement and joy I get every time I receive a wrapped present, dying to know what's inside and rip it open anxiously is what I always love about Christmas. You ask, "Isn't it the same on birthdays?" To be honest, I'm the kind of person that sucks with dates, so chances are, I would not remember your birthday and I rather people don't remember my birthday so I'll feel less guilty and more equal. (laughs) I'm trying to remember birthdays of special people with the help of my phone now, don't be mean to be okay? Christmas is a good time to make up for birthday present you forgot. I hate to admit it but I do it all the time. (shrugs) Everyone loves receiving things in boxes or wrapped, it makes them happy. Just like how sometimes when the delivery comes, though you already know what's in that parcel (cause you bought it yourself online) but you still open it excitedly. So, just buy your loved ones something. Sharing the joy, Christmas is about spending time with your family or with someone you love, eating a feast, gather around for gift exchange and sing Christmas carol. Everyone is happy. Everyone should be happy! But what about those alone overseas studying, working or whatsoever reason they are not feeling the joy? This year, to finish off my 2014 New Year Resolution, I have decided on a Christmas project- sharing my fortune and bringing joy to people's life. I have gathered a few of my big-hearted and loving friends to help me give out chocolates to strangers/foreign workers/elderlies, it could generally be anyone. Today, 19 December is the start of the Christmas Project 2014. We have started out somewhere nearer to us, at Westmall. Singaporeans are a little weird, some would actually reject these goodies, but overall it was a great experience! An handicap played and sang some Christmas songs to help us brighten up the streets and bring out the Christmas spirits. It was a pretty quick and meaningful event, took about 30-40mins for the goodies to be cleared up. Seeing their faces brighten after a long day at work makes me happy as well. Thank you Sijie, Dylan, Jolene, Raphael, Cheehow, Junjie, Justin, Roger and Dina!       Date: 20 Dec Time: 8-9pm Venue: Bishan (Outside Junction 8/ Bus interchange) Date: 21 Dec Time: 8-9pm Venue: Farrer Park/ Little India Date: 24 Dec Time: 8-9pm Venue: Bugis (Outside OG mall) Date: 25 Dec Time: 8-9pm Venue: Marina Bay (Outside The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands)  Hope you guys like it! Have jolly Christmas! google/ carm.org/ ucg.org/ youtube |
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