that time of year again

contrary to popular belief, Christmas is not the birthday of Santa Claus. Christmas celebrates the birthday of Jesus. so if you're not Christian and you take this opportunity of multiculturalism to celebrate Christmas, even if without the carol and the prayers, you should be careful. it could affect the sanctity of your religion. you have to know the difference between a cultural celebration and a religious celebration. the line of blaspheme could be thin at times, especially if you think you're so cool celebrating a religious celebration not yours.

the thing is, people look at Christmas as something way cooler because of the decor. KLCC has one of the biggest Christmas trees every year. and people who could afford to shop in KLCC are mostly people who celebrate Christmas. in all certainty, no wonder that KLCC's Christmas tree is always bigger, grander, mightier than the whole ketupat business. yang aku tak paham apsal la yang Melayu ni yang sibuk nak celebrate Christmas. tak cukup2 ke raya beberapa kali setahun?

someone once wished me Merry Christmas. she was Muslim. i found it offensive and may be she did it in good will but to me, it's inappropriate. it means she didn't understand what Christmas is about and it means she was insensitive that there are people who do not celebrate Christmas, simply because they are not Christian as much as they do not celebrate other religions' celebrations because it's not their religion.

every religion has its own God. please do not misunderstand this as blasphemous; i intend this as respect toward other people's faith. so if you are Muslim and celebrate Christmas, this means you acknowledge a god other than yours. what does it make then? you figure out before you label others as 'uncool' for not celebrating Christmas. some people are simply contented with their own religion.

p/s: the previous disenchantment with photography has shaken off. i'm lugging andra around again. it was re-sparked by syaja. but i'm being careful. i don't want to remember unnecessary things. i think it's hurtful.