Christmas has always been my favourite festival. Lots of colourful lightings, christmas carols, goodies and the list goes on..

Then again, as I grow older, it's becoming more like a festival to exchange gifts, a period when I'm stuffed with chocolates, log cakes and ham, and I'm forgetting the spirit of Christmas. *guilty*

Why do we celebrate Christmas? Why do we have to wait till Christmas, then we start busy shopping for gifts for relatives, friends and colleagues?  If you have been out there in town, you probably find yourself lost in the midst of shoppers...

Dun get me wrong. I still love Christmas. It's the time of the year when you find the least number of grouchy people on the street. Perhaps if you accidentally step on someone's foot, he will still smile and tell you it's alright. Other time of the year? You probably be  "pierced to death" by his stare.

Maybe it's because most people getting their bonus in December? Or it's the school holidays, so most people are on leave, so no work no stress... Whatever the reason is, most people are feeling happier at this time.

But I kinda missed the days when I was still a child. I always pray that Santa will give me a "My Little Pony" house or a Barbie Doll house. I never get it, of coz. But I always went to bed, smiling and waking up, searching around my bedroom for the present from Santa. I did that for a couple of years until I was old enough to understand that Santa dun come to Singapore, because there is no chimney and it's too hot for him. You know, with his red furry coat, he just dun fit in here... =p

Well, the anticipation for Christmas Day to come earlier kept me happy as a child. And even though I dun get my Christmas present from Santa, I just continue to hope and wish for it year by year. As a kid, you just dun remember your disappointment.  Now as a grown-up, there's actually no more excitement and Christmas Day is just another public day. Even though I do get Christmas presents, but it just feel different. I dun like to grow up!

So if you know a kid, dun forget to get a present for him/her. Even though I dun remember the real meaning for Christmas, I shall do my part by keeping the spirit of Christmas alive in a child.. ^_^

Haha, I'm getting a bit emo on the eve of Christmas eve.. Hey, dun be affected by me! I can be such a spoiler at times... =p

Whatever the reason you have for celebrating Christmas, I hope that you are surrounded with your loved ones, with good food & drinks and a merry mood!