12.19.2007

Happy Christmas?

Christmas is coming. Everyone should feel happy.

But why should we feel happy?

Because of holidays? Sure, but not just because of holidays. Otherwise, Christmas is not so special.

Because we can have fun? Christmas parties and Christmas presents? Possible! But we can have fun on other days too.

Because of Santa Claus/ Christmas old man? Certainly not. Santa Claus is not a real man. If we have the festival because Santa Claus is popular, why don't we have Doraemon-mas or Hello Kitty-mas?

These days I don't feel very happy. Perhaps I should not think too much about unhappy things at school. I should know that not everyone can please me.

But I'm sure I'll feel better later because of Christ-mas. He and His birthday not only pleases me, but also saves me.

12.03.2007

We are now in December!

We are now in December. Christmas is coming. 2007 is coming to its end.

For many people, a happy month has come because there is a big festival. We can have holidays and get presents in the festival.

For many of my students, the first term has ended and the boring examination period has also ended. Except the exam marks, many students are waiting for only the long holiday to have fun.

For those who did not do well in 2007, there is a chance for them to forget or ignore the unhappy things and think about only the happy things.

But after working hard in the past few months, I have different ideas.

For those who did not do well in 2007, I think there is a chance for them to learn from the past mistakes, get a new start and do better in 2008.

For many of my students, except the exam marks and relaxation, I hope they can think about how they can do some meaningful things for themselves, for their families and for their friends.

For everyone, the festival is important because of His priceless gift...