December; the 12th month of the year, more merry than any other months of the year some would say. The time of the year where families unite to celebrate, exchanging gifts with one and other, kids can be seen outside playing in the cold, white snow and the very idea of life shines through most people’s heart shine through; love. This is how we like to picture ourselves what Christmas is like all over the world.
Unfortunately not everyone celebrates their holidays as you and I. There are a lot of people that doesn’t even know this very idea that the Western population of the world has created Christmas to be. Many people are only focusing on surviving through the month and the next ones to come. It is therefore important to keep in mind what you value in life, and reflect upon how other peoples lives may be very different from yours and mine. Take China for an example. A country that is much divided between the rich and poor. A country which is ran by a government that has been debated and discussed many times, but has only recently been shunned in the spotlight it deserves. Much of this is because of the work that Mr. Liu Xiaobo has done throughout his life as a human rights activist, being also a Chinese literacy critic, a writer and a professor, this earning him the Nobel peace prize “"for his long and non-violent struggle for fundamental human rights in China". He received the prize during his 4th prison term, being incarcerated as a politic prisoner for his criticism against the Chinese government. This is just what was needed, showing the government of China its true face. I applaud this man for standing up for his people, being brave enough to fearlessly go against such a big, corrupted government.
So to all my readers, I wish you all a merry Christmas.
And I hope you keep in mind that most of us are privileged to live the lifestyle we do. I know I will…
Mike
