For five years now, we've been having two Christmas Eve parties and two Christmas Eve dinners. The first get-together is usually spent with my husband's side of the family. We have potluck dinner before exchanging of gifts. Each branch of the family is given time with the microphone during gift-giving.
By 8PM, we are free to go to our next party. If the schedule allows, we hear mass with my side of the family. Afterwards, we have dinner before the exchanging of gifts. By midnight, we are on the road back to our home.
I have learned not to slave away in the kitchen. Ordering food is stress-free. Our latest contribution was Dulcelin's Wagyu Tritip. Unfortunately, it was not up to my expectation. Again, I was misled by a certain blogger. It may be wonderful for him, but for me, it was so-so.
Our celebration is simply the sharing of blessings and fruits of our hard work. I like it that way. Since my kids simply like to unwrap gifts, every gift is much appreciated. I wish people would always be that way, that they realize that it is always "the thought that counts" when it comes to gift-giving. Hopefully, people would learn to appreciate the gift when they realize effort that came with the gift.
When I am not as busy during the holiday season, I hope I can make my own meaningful family Christmas tradition, one that goes beyond sharing food and exchanging of gifts.
By 8PM, we are free to go to our next party. If the schedule allows, we hear mass with my side of the family. Afterwards, we have dinner before the exchanging of gifts. By midnight, we are on the road back to our home.
I have learned not to slave away in the kitchen. Ordering food is stress-free. Our latest contribution was Dulcelin's Wagyu Tritip. Unfortunately, it was not up to my expectation. Again, I was misled by a certain blogger. It may be wonderful for him, but for me, it was so-so.
Our celebration is simply the sharing of blessings and fruits of our hard work. I like it that way. Since my kids simply like to unwrap gifts, every gift is much appreciated. I wish people would always be that way, that they realize that it is always "the thought that counts" when it comes to gift-giving. Hopefully, people would learn to appreciate the gift when they realize effort that came with the gift.
When I am not as busy during the holiday season, I hope I can make my own meaningful family Christmas tradition, one that goes beyond sharing food and exchanging of gifts.
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