Feeling blue this Christmas?

This seems to be the pervading mood this Christmas. Perhaps it is caused by so many dampening scenarios that have hit all sectors of society.

Take United States of America: How many people want to go there to work never mind if we hear that many Americans are unemployed or underemployed. Now Democrats and Republicans - political leaders are not united as to how much tax cuts they want to give to their constituents while the times are still hard for them, good for 3 months or 1 year. However, USA is a superpower, problems or no problems. Christmas for most Americans may not be as extravagant as in the past but most of them will have enough food on their table.

Talk TV informs us the Duchess of Cambridge wants a puppy for Christmas. Rich or poor, ordinary or royal, we are allowed to want something or someone. Kate, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you!

The last American troop left Iraq. Chaos goes on in so many countries.

Many countries are still in chaos due to protesters and dissatisfaction towards their leaders.

Filipinos, especially Mindanaoans, are sure to think of Christmas with a tinge of pain,but typical of Filipinos, life goes on. One woman who saw John Lloyd when many tv personalities came to distribute aids to victims of Typhoon Sendong in Cagayan de Oro City even felt her Christmas has already happened when she saw the actor. Another mother, also a victim of the flood, was in tears upon seeing everything that she lost but she said all her loved ones are alive and this was enough notwithstanding her house that is no longer livable and everything she had are all gone. 

Feeling blue this Christmas? We have so many reasons why we answer in the affirmative but we also know we have many reasons not to be blue. We are still alive and Christmas is upon us and soon New Year 2012 will be with us. SMILE!