Let us for a while forget being politically correct and say a sincere greeting to all our friends out there. A BLESSED AND MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL OF YOU! Christmas is a celebration of Christ’s birth and not just a holiday so we don’t say happy holidays. It’s that time of the year when we remember old friends, even those we only see once in a while. It’s that time of year when family togetherness is what counts most in our celebration and I guess Noche Buena would be the loveliest meal of the day when you take time to prepare something for the whole family. There is that feeling of joy in one’s heart , a feeling of hope, a feeling of love.
It’s a wet Christmas! So unusual that it’s been raining since I woke up and hasn’t stopped until now. PAGASA says it’s the tail end of a cold front (whatever that means) but it is cold and they have issued a yellow rainfall warning in Metro Manila and nearby provinces. I am sure despite the rain, we’ll have a merry Christmas. Just waiting for daughter’s family to arrive and son to come home early from work. Done with preparing some favorite food, baking for my grandson, gifts are waiting to be opened. We only need to cook something more tonight. We have this tradition in the family that we only open gifts after attending mass, partake of the Noche Buena, that’s only when we sit down and enjoy opening gifts. There will always be hugs, smiles and shouts of joy because you got something you wished for. Back when Nissa and Josef were little, they would wait patiently near the tree with that look of anticipation on their faces, trying hard to guess what’s inside those gaily wrapped boxes. My son used to say that he didn’t want something that he needs but something that he wants 🙂 Anyway, now that they are adults, we can tell each other what we want for Christmas and it’s fun. After all, it’s the thought that counts right?
Let me greet you in our language, MALIGAYANG PASKO SA INYONG LAHAT! Wish you feel the joy, He has come.
MERRY CHRISTMAS!!! I pray your Christmas is filled with wonder, awe, and overwhelming joy! Enjoy your grandson’s wonder and amazement at all the fantastic discoveries he will make during this holiday. I pray many blessings upon you my friend!
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Hello Tina my friend, A BLESSED CHRISTMAS to you too. It was a blessed and lovely celebration with the family. I hope yours would be as wonderful as well 🙂
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Merry Christmas to you too!!
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Thank you so much Leyla, MERRY CHRISTMAS!
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A very Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones ! Cheers and Joy !
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Likewise Ren, have a MERRY CHRISTMAS!
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I hope that you have a magical family time Arlene. Your Christmas will come a lot earlier than mine, and will be almost over before ours begins. So I will wish you Happy Christmas once more, and say thank you for being a great blogging friend.
Best wishes from England. Pete.
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Thank you, thank you so much Pete! Warm regards to your family as well. Have a happy Christmas.
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Maraming salamat sa magandang paala-ala sa amin. . . keep the family traditions around the Christmas tree!
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Wish you feel the joy, He has come. Merry Christmas po.
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Wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! 🙂
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Merry Christmas and a blessed 2015 too nitinnair!
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Hope you and your family had a wonderful and spirit-filled Christmas, Arlene!
Hugs!!! 🙂
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Same to you and your family too. it’s less than an hour now before 2015.
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