This year, I realized how much I missed the Christmas holidays in the Philippines. I remember the loud volume of our neighbor’s radio in the morning playing Christmas songs. I remember the simple, fun family Christmas gatherings; we knew the living situation so we not worried about getting presents. In that way I grew up so that I never expected anything to from my parents, instead we were happy to have plenty of food to share with each other. That's why I was excited when I had my first Christmas experience here in the United States, because I got plenty of gifts last year and this year too. I’ve came to the point of understand what the true essence of Christmas really is. Are the gifts enough to have a ‘Merry Christmas’? Of course not, understanding the true essence of Christmas is knowing the purpose of the birth of our Savior (JESUS)! As John 3:16 says For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish, but have eternal life.
Love is the key to why our Father God sent His Son to us and for us. This holiday, Sears has a great program to give to and help our heroes’ families enjoy the essence of Christmas. In every donation you make for the family, you bring help to the heroes at home. It is no fun when your family is not all home together on very special occasions. All of the donations you make will go to the Heroes At Home program to provide support for military service members’ and veterans’ families through joint efforts with various non-profit organizations. All donations are non tax deductible. Check their website to see more details.
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