We asked the stars: Why should we celebrate Christmas this year after a string of disasters?
Aiza Seguerra
Christmas is one of the ways we can move on. We move on when we have something to look forward to. Otherwise, lalo lang malulugmok ang mga tao. Christmas is one of the best holidays ever. If there are people who are unhappy, ngayon natin lalo dapat i-share ’yung kasiyahan at mga blessings natin. And let us all be grateful for our family, friends… everyone.
Gloc-9
Isang bagay lang naman ang dapat tandaan nating lahat— na tayo’y patuloy pa ring nabubuhay. Para mas maging makabuluhan ang mga susunod nating mga bukas, dapat huwag tayong mawalan ng pag-asa. At ngayong Pasko, i-celebrate natin ’yun.
Yeng Constantino
Christmas symbolizes hope. It reminds us that we shouldn’t stop living, even though we’re grieving. We can celebrate it this year differently by sending help to those affected by the calamities.
LJ Reyes
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ENZO Pineda
We should remember that Christmas is a celebration of the birth of Jesus, our savior. We don’t need to celebrate it with an abundance of food and material things. It simply means we remember him on this day. This year, I will be spending the holidays with half-siblings on my daddy’s side. Before I had Aki (her son with actor Paulo Avelino), I often celebrated Christmas with my mom and sister in the United States.
Enzo Pineda
Christmas means hope; it’s not just about gift-giving. Our attention should be on God. After all the tragedies we witnessed in the news, we should forget about sadness and focus on happiness and inspiration. The holiday season allows us to spend quality time with our loved ones in spite of our busy schedules.
Bayani San Diego Jr., Marinel Cruz and Allan Policarpio