🎁⛄️🌲Our Simple way of Celebrating Christmas Eve🌲⛄️🎁

Our Christmas this year wasn't extravagant; no bustling shopping malls, no frantic last-minute dashes for gifts. Instead, it was simple, quiet, and perfectly ours.

We didn't have a mountain of presents under the tree. Instead, there were a few carefully chosen gifts, each reflecting the recipient's personality and interests. Scarlet received an ipad (not the lastest one)as her wishlist, her eyes widening with delight as she tore into the wrapping paper. Scottie got a new pair of clothes and a new pair of sleepers too. Kurt Airol got his dream shoes (samba shoes) which he always ask for me many times.And my eldest son Kurt Kyaile Lawrence got his new guitar, his ultimate dream come true as he always borrow from a friend when he wanted to play guiter. And for my mom, I bought her a pajama a small token of my appreciation for her endless love and support. And for myself i just buy a cheapest one because I always prioritize my children and my family . I'm happy to see they are happy of what they received, that's what matters me the most.

Christmas Eve dinner was a simple affair: pansit for long life, roast chicken, butteredshrimp,sweet potato, pork humba,grilled fish, fruits and cassava cake with the bottle of soda as our drinks. We also received food from our neighbor as they share their blessings. A letchon baboy (our term), tapioka,maja and my favorite mango float.

We ate slowly, savoring each bite and sharing stories and laughter. Scarlet regaled us with tales of her day at school, her voice filled with the innocent enthusiasm of a child. My husband recounted a funny anecdote from his work, his usual gruff demeanor softened by the warmth of the evening. My mom, beaming at us all, shared memories of Christmases past.

After dinner, we gathered around the tree, singing carols with slightly off-key harmonies, the sound filling our small home with warmth and love. Later, nestled under a cozy blanket.

It wasn't a Christmas filled with expensive gifts or lavish decorations. But it was a Christmas filled with love, laughter, and the simple joy of being together. It was a Christmas that I'll cherish forever, a reminder that the true spirit of the season lies not in material possessions, but in the warmth of family and the simple act of sharing precious moments.

This simple Christmas celebration with my family was, in its own way, the most perfect Christmas ever. I just hope you enjoy reading my story about Christmas.

How about you how you spend your Christmas???? 🌲⛄️🎁🙏