I was going to school that early morning when I was struck in a moment. I left my gift to Aben. I was in a two-fold decision whether I will go back home to get the gift and be late in the program or buy another gift.
Before I entered the classroom, Aben (my little son in my class list) suddenly came out. He saw me and I was in a little bit of guilt since I have left my gift for him. I was shock when he approached and hugged me.
“Merry Christmas, Sir James.”
“Merry Christmas din, Aben.”
“Hindi na po tayo magkikita-kita, Sir James?”
“Bakit naman? ‘Di ba magbabalikan pa naman tayo sa January?”
“Oo nga po pero matagal pa ‘yon.”
After the program, I immediately went out to buy my gift again. When I came back, I put the gift at the center of the table together with other gifts while they were waiting for Jollibee to come.
As I have observed the children, I remember the time when I was like them. I also thought Jollibee, McDonald and other mascots were real. When I grew up, I realized that they were just persons who wear those funny and comical mascots. Cartoon characters and mascots make childhood years fun and exciting.
After Jollibee visited each grade level, we had our enjoying party. Each pupil looked for the gift from their ‘manito or manita’. Aben was standing in front of my gift for him. He kept on staring at it without trying to find out from whom was the gift or even touch it and read the card where my name is written as his manito.
“Sino kaya ang nakabunot sa akin?” Until his classmate opened the card and found out it was from me. Then, he looked at me.
When each of us gave the gift to out ‘manito/manita’, we gave our message. It was a very inspiring day for all of us. My pupils gave their messages like ‘study hard’, ‘be obedient’, etc.
We enjoyed the party as we have our exciting games. Everybody went home with gifts, prices like chocolates and mallows, and joy in their hearts.
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