Words about overcoming the barriers of communication flashed across the screen as Mommy Hans enthusiastically inspire her class on how to be spontaneous. I, on the other hand, was done tormenting my class about grammar and pronunciation and gave them a much needed break before they all succumed to profuse nosebleeding.
Slowly, I peeked into the room and my mentor beamed at me with her eyes clearly uttering, "You will be my guinea pig today!". I have been volun-told and lovingly, I comply to her request.
I stood in front of her class poised in my Ms. Universe smile and stance as the hamster inside my head crank up the wheel to hyperdrive. She then uttered an out-of-the-box question that is mundane and profound at the same time. "Hya, do you believe in Santa Claus"? The hamster in my head just died, gone to heaven and back again.
It must have been Divine Intervention because the words flowed as various pictures flashed in my head. What happened in the next three minutes was surprising...even to me. Here goes my speech....
Have you seen the movie, "Yes, Virginia, There Is A Santa Clause"? It was shown a long time ago and I think it's about a kid sending a letter to an editor asking a simple question -- Is there a Santa Claus? Virginia wrote to the editor because she believed that the papers always tell the truth. The editor published his reply entitled, "Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus" though I can't remember the details, I still totally agree to his first statement. I believe in Santa Claus because I believe in Christmas, I believe in giving and I believe in love.
For me, Christmas is about the warmth of a home. I remember the aroma of cinnamon and cloves in my Mamang's house as we bake cakes and cook chicken ala king which is a family tradition.
I believe in Santa because I believe in giving. More than gifts and toys, the mere intention of giving always bring a sense of fulfillment in you. Remember that it is when we give that we truly receive.
Lastly, I believe in Santa Claus because I believe in love. The very essence of Santa simply shows how much he loves children. I love kids and I love Hannah's kids. Let's face it, love makes the world go round.
In conclusion, there will always be Santa Claus as long as there are people to love, blessing to give, and a home to share.
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Spread the spirit of gratitude for the year 2012 and embrace the year 2013 with love in our hearts. Merry Christmas and A Blessed New Year to all!
