Christmas season is that period of the year everyone looks forward to. It marks an annual festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, the savior of mankind, observed on December 25. People have different views and perceptions about Christmas preparation and its ceremonial functions.

Christmas could mean a lot to different people. In the Eastern part of Nigeria, Christmas preparation is what families and individuals spend their money, time and energy into. The simple thought of Christmas euphoria can stir up feeling of excitement and intense happiness. The thought alone can also stir up anxiety from those who could not deal with challenges involved, considering all the tasks that need to be carried out for this major holiday season.

Some feel sad during this period because they could not meet up with their expectations and targets as a result of financial constraint. They are overwhelmed with burden of how to make the best out of the Christmas preparation, especially when they see others making progressive effort on buying new cars, wears, celebration of marriages and receiving gifts. It makes them feel left out and all these thought could cause a total breakdown.

The season of celebration could be hectic and indulging as well because everyone will be on the look out to purchase new items and sophisticated wears that would make them outstanding and well self-represented among others. At this period, there are increase in prices of things and high demand on Christmas related purchases. Some hooligans see it as an avenue to indulge in crime yuletide and lift people of their most valuables, be it material things or money wise with the purpose to enrich themselves and the feel of belonging.

Regardless of this, it does not change the fact that Christmas help to draw our heart to remember and appreciate our family, friends and loved ones that means a lot to us as we await for their homecoming in excitement and enthusiasm. During this period, many families and well-wishers from their different spheres of life come down to their hometown to celebrate and spend time with their loved ones that they have not seen for a long time now.

Many families pay visit to orphanages, prison, and the less privileged people to express their hands of care and the love of God towards them by sharing gifts and goodwill messages as a way to appreciate them and make them feel loved. Some equally travel out for vacation, for sight-seeing, adventures and tourism.

There are equally host of ceremonial activities happening during this period such as marriages, anniversaries, wedding celebrations, child dedication, Thanksgiving service and many others.

Indeed, Christmas season is a very special and extraordinary period. When Christmas comes along with its glittering lights, tasty treats and beautifully wrapped gifts, it is easy to forget the real meaning of Christmas. It is notable to put in cognizance that Christmas is not about any of those things.

Christmas is about celebrating Jesus Christ and the gifts he has bestowed upon us in the form of our family, friends and gift of salvation. And while the festivities of commercial Christmas can be fun, it is important that we don’t forget what this special day is all about. The best way to prepare for Christmas is to reflect on Christmas and symbolic meaning of what you are celebrating, spend time with your family and loved ones, chatting on the meaning of Christmas and also spend some quiet time, reflecting on all of the blessings in life. It is advisable you go to church services available which will help you to celebrate Christ and the real meaning of Christmas.

Do not forget that Christmas is a time for family. So ensure you spend the day with people who mean the most to you and appreciate them by exchanging gifts. It is also a period to be a cheerful giver because the gift of giving is far greater than the joy of receiving, for every gift you receive, give away something you no longer use to those in need; by doing so, you attract blessings for yourself.

You can also start a family tradition that has to be inspiring and motivational such as reading different Bible verses, playing different instruments and performing talented acts to make Christmas special. Engage in any activities that would make you happy and fit into the spirit of the season.

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