Introduction: The Christmas season, known as "Pasko" in the Philippines, is a time of joy and love. Last year, we brought happiness to everyone with our "STAR NG PASKO" celebration. This beloved holiday is not only eagerly awaited in the Philippines but also throughout the Christian world. It is a time when families reunite, especially with loved ones returning from abroad bearing gifts. The exchange of presents and enjoying a family feast are the highlights of this festive occasion. In the Philippines, Christmas festivities start on December 16th and continue until the first Sunday of January, known as The Feast of the Epiphany (The Three Kings). Unlike other countries, our celebrations last for over three weeks, making it one of the longest Christmas seasons worldwide. This tradition dates back to Spanish times and sets us apart from others. Our unique Filipino traditi
...ons include creating beautiful lanterns called parols, going caroling during Christmas time, attending midnight mass or misa de gallo (also known as simbang gabi), and engaging in gift-giving - which truly captures the essence of Filipino Christmas spirit. Historically, gift-giving during Christmas has become a global tradition to honor the three wise men who presented gifts to baby Jesus.According to biblical records, during King Herod's reign in Bethlehem, Jesus was born and visited by Magi from the East. They worshipped him and presented gifts of gold, incense, and myrrh. Our objective is to fulfill our Psychology topic by organizing a gift-giving program for the Nueva Ecija Home for Girls in Brgy.Singgalat, Palayan City. This facility offers protection, care, intervention, and rehabilitation services for girls under 18 who have been abused or exploited. Currently housin
93 girls, we initially started this project solely for our psychology class. However, after visiting the Home for Girls and witnessing their smiles firsthand, we realized that it is not just about our grades; it is about providing love and care to these women in need during Christmas. In order to raise funds for our gift-giving plan at Nueva Ecija Home for Girls, our group decided to seek donations and participate in caroling activities. Each member wrote a solicitation letter addressed to officials in our barangays as part of this effort. We conducted caroling in various barangays from December 12th to December 19th. Through solicitation efforts alone we raised P6,000.00 and through caroling activities we raised an additional P3,500.00; resulting in a total collection of P9,500.00 After collecting the funds ,we allocated P3,5000 for gifts while the remaining amount of P6,,000 was used towards food expenses .On December 20, we purchased toys and candies as gifts and bought ingredients and recipes for the food to be brought to the orphans at Nueva Ecija Home for Girls. That night, we wrapped all the gifts and started preparing the food. The next morning, December 21st, we cooked Lumpiang Shanghai, Menudo,and Chopsuey. Once everything was prepared, we went to Nueva Ecija Home for Girls to start our gift giving plan and have a mini Christmas party with them.
The act of giving gifts during Christmas is an important tradition that dates back centuries but is relatively new compared to other customs. Gift-giving plays a central role in modern Christmas celebrations and is an integral part of the holiday season. However,it can be challenging to organize and fund this activity
due to its high cost requirements.
Our group has decided to organize a caroling event and solicit donations from local officials to raise funds for this charitable work. As we wrap the gifts, we feel excited, wondering how the recipients will react to our presents. When we visit the Nueva Ecija Home for Girls, there is a mix of nerves and excitement. However, seeing the smiles on the orphans' faces brings us extreme happiness and fulfillment.
It not only brings joy to give gifts to these orphaned children but also to bring happiness into their lives.Though our gifts may not be expensive or unique, each recipient appreciates them greatly and expresses deep gratitude towards us.Assisting others, particularly those in less fortunate circumstances such as these orphans, elicits a remarkable sense of fulfillment. Each embrace and expression of gratitude from them fills us with immense joy and deeply touches our hearts. It is astonishing how a modest celebration and small tokens of kindness can instill such profound happiness in their lives. The words "This is the first time I have ever been this happy" uttered by a child evoke overwhelming delight within us. Their messages, like "ate maraming salamat po" and "kuya babalik knockout ha," convey their sincere appreciation towards us. Their warm embraces and affectionate kisses serve as a poignant reminder that they truly crave more attention and love. Consequently, we have decided to visit them annually during Christmas to reconnect with them and restore smiles upon their faces. This exemplifies the validity behind the adage "It is more blessed to give than to receive."
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