Informative Testimonies
(Projects for Midterm)
By: EMMA LOU ZOMIL REGALADO
Activity 1: Write
an informative testimonial on how you celebrate Christmas season considering
the following:
a.
Brief
Historical Background of Christmas
The origin of
Christmas is presented beautifully in the well-known biblical account of the Gospel of Luke: "And it came to pass in those days, that there
went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed.
(And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) And all
went to be taxed, every one into his own city. And Joseph also went up from
Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which
is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:) To be
taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child. And so it was, that,
while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.
And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes,
and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn. And
there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch
over their flock by night. And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and
the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. And
the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of
great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the
city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord" (Luke 2:1-11).
( Holy
Family; Jesus, Mary and Joseph)
Celebrating the Christmas season with
my family is the most meaningful one, though it’s very common to our custom and
tradition as Filipino. It is when we spend much with each other as family. We
went to church to attend mass, to pray and to give thanks to God for all the
blessings we received throughout the year. Christmas is not all about giving
gifts but to remember the people who had been good and being forgotten because
of my busy schedules such as my Grandfather and Grandmother, relatives and
friends. We visited them with something to bestow as a sort of thanksgiving.
But, most of the time I spent my time at home with my family. We ate, we laughed,
we prayed, we took a lot of pictures and we spent the rest of the holidays
together.
Coronation day of my only daughter as
Little Miss Christmas 2014 of their school is the most unforgettable moment to
share with. People are amazed of how pretty the little Miss Christmas they
have. As a mother, I have been there to prepare everything...from the gown, scepter,
crown, trophy, float parade down to the foods for the guests. That’s how
unforgettable my days are.
(The Queen, as she patiently waiting
for the coronation)
( Mikhaila Marie (my daughter) Crowned
as Little Miss Christmas 2014)
Based
on the Conceptual Models of Learning, write an article that would pay tribute
to a celebration on December 30 and what influences did this bring forth to you
as a Filipino and as NVCian.
Ø Rizal
Day is a Philippine national holiday commemorating the life and works of José
Rizal, one of the Philippines' national heroes. It is celebrated every December
30, the day of Rizal's execution at Bagumbayan, now known as Rizal Park, in
1896.
As we remember his death and
celebrate his heroism, we thought it wise to look back at his words of timeless
inspiration. Here are some gems: “There
can be no tyrants where there are no slaves.” This was where Spanish
colonization lasted 3 centuries, and it lasted that long in part due to the
choice of many Filipinos at that time to endure it and settle for what works.
Rizal was not one of them. He believed in fighting for the ideal and ultimately
taking control of one’s fate. “The
people do not complain because they have no voice; do not move because they are
lethargic, and you say that they do not suffer because you have not seen their
hearts bleed.” That people do not speak of injustice does not
mean there is no injustice. Many times people are unaware of their oppression
and see no need for change, but Rizal was a man who made known to Filipinos –
primarily through his novels – the importance of not being blind to their
oppression. “He who
does not know how to look back at where he came from will never get to his
destination.” One of the most enduring quotes from Rizal, this
is a timely reminder for everyone to remember both their roots and the people
who helped them get to where they are.
As
a Filipino and a student as well this challenges us to get to know the past,
instead of reciting isolated facts. I believe it is more
appropriate to observe Rizal Day on his birth anniversary than on the day he
died. After all, it was not the way he died but the way he lived that made
Rizal a hero – his intelligence, his wish to educate every Filipino, his desire
to be free from the bounds of Spanish conquest, his being a visionary and his
hope that we all may live the best we can.
What
memory can you create on January 1, 2015? Following the conceptual models of
learning, formulate something that could generate and construct a worthy
celebration for this occasion that will address this question – Who would you
become in 2015?
Ø
New Year means new life to
celebrate with. It brings hope to humanity. For us Filipinos, one of the most
awaited events is the New Year’s celebration. We have different ways on how to
make it more meaningful than any other ordinary days. One of the preparations
we make is we set in our minds the new year’s resolutions which include the changes we have to make and
sometimes we write it down in a piece of paper. Before the New Year’s Eve, we
prepare something, not that expensive but something meaningful which we believe
that could be the start of abundance and prosperity through the whole year
round.
Based on its mythological
derivation January is originated from Janus, the gateway or the beginning. We
believe that this is the start of a new chapter of our lives. Changes may come
but at least we already set our mind for those more challenging experiences
that may come our way. This year would be the great year for the fulfillment of
my profession. I am determined to do everything I can for the fulfillment of my
professional career. I would be a better and more composed career woman this
year.
