Nativity Scene

Christ, the Son of God, born in humble circumstances

the Shepherds, and Three Wise Men giving homage the King of Kings

For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given. And His name, shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father Prince of Peace
- from the Song For Unto Us a Child is Born
(Handel's Messiah)

for the past couple of years, i had this penchant for visiting and taking photos of the Christmas tree as they come in various shapes, sizes, colours. for this year however,i had a huge interest in visiting various locations where the nativity, a reenactment of Christ's birth on earth is being done. of course the most interesting aspect of it is the baby Jesus born of the Virgin Mary.yet somehow, it gives me much excitement to note that the Three Wise Men travelled from afar, with the exceptionally beautiful star as a guide. they brought precious gifts and more detalis about the Christmas story is told in the bible, in books and in Christmas carols.


many years after, Christmas is filled with lots of lavish gatherings, festivities and merrymaking. moreover, the gift giving is also practiced and it brings joy both to those who give and receive gifts.


and in this world where recession has loomed as a result of the Wall Street collapse, and the gasoline nosediving to around $34 per barrel from around $9o less than five months ago, it is still heartwarming to remember that the real reason for the season is Christ's birth in a humble manger in Bethlehem, a couple of thousand years ago, bringing love and hope to mankind.



this is the reason why amidst the turmoil and the hardships beyond our control, we can still smile and hope for better days and perhaps happier days ahead.



yeah, Christ is the reason for the season. happy Christmas!