Tuesday, December 27, 2005
In the 4th century, Constantine the Great decided that Christians should celebrate Nativity on the same date as the Roman pagans honoured their god of agriculture, Saturn.
Even though the date can be said to be chosen out of convenience, to more effectively entice Roman pagans to convert to Christianity, the purpose of the celebration is still meaningful, and should not be forgotten, no matter how commercialised Christmas may be now.
Not just commercialised, but capitalised, least so by the Christians themselves.
The season where the words "harvest", "target", "turnover", "converts" and such can be heard as often as "love", "grace", "forgiveness", "suffering".
Nonetheless, this Christmas has been rather eventful. Carolling brought mixed feelings. I can't say I'm extremely satisfied with the way things went but who am I to complain? A lot of things that I did not like, but can't say due to political correct-ness. But, thank God that there are still things to be happy about. Actually, people.
Huacheng, much thanks goes out to you. Amazing guy, relentless in enticing the juniors to join the alumni, lots of commitment.
Timo, seldom late for practices, finally somebody with leadership capabilities stepping in to help.
Sher, Stef, Angela, old women coming back to sing. Kidding!
Eugene, Benghee, for joining us and singing! HOPEFULLY will see you all around for Cantabile. Have fun in NS haha..
Serene, for joining almost all the practices and performances. It doesn't matter if you are going overseas for studies, the alumni still wants you =D
Mich, Ruixia, Shuxian, Cheryl, Ben, Thomas, for joining practice(s)!
Junjie, for sticking with us for so long =)
And last but not least, Feli, for coming for practices even though you couldn't perform.
See, the alumni is not doing that badly after all. I can see some hope for Cantabile '06.
Happy Christmas, everyone.
{/11:15 PM}
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