Christmas all over the world
Yes, there’s no stopping Christmas and tonight is the big night! All Christians all over the world are one in celebrating the birth of our dear Jesus Christ. I wonder what’s cooking in your respective places tonight. Do you have Noche Buena too like we have here in the Philippines? Will your family be complete tonight for dinner? Will you share or exchange Christmas presents with members of your family and friends? Or will you be alone in some distant land for some reasons (work perhaps)?
Sad but unlike last year, I, my hubby and our daughter can’t go home to our province and spend Christmas there with our 
families. Airfare rates are not a joke at this time of the year and even if we could get promotional discounts by booking flights earlier, our family budget would still be jeopardized since we have spent a great deal for our travel vacation last month. Hence, we opted to stay here in Manila for the holidays and to our delight, my hubby’s family sent us a Christmas package containing bags, a cute Hello Kity utility box, a pretty Christmas card and some pictures, among others. Thanks to my sisters-in-law, Pinky and Mel, for their generosity and thoughtfulness.
We also got lots of gifts from my hubby’s officemates. I can’t believe how thoughtful some people are! Thanks a hundred times, peeps!
Let me also share with you some pictures of the fireworks display initiated by SM Marikina a couple of nights ago. We were so close to the source that we felt like the fireworks would land on our heads.
Well, that’s about it for now ‘coz I’m gonna get my hands full in the kitchen. I’m making Mango Float, fruit cocktail, and pasta. Yey! However you celebrate Christmas, I pray that you and your family be blessed day after day and that you yourself will also be a blessing to others. Spread the love this Christmas!
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December 24th, 2009 12:42 pm
it’s just the 23rd here Rochelle. but nevertheless, I already made “morcon”
I am thinking of making “ube halaya”, but then, I may get lazy and just buy one instead. i am so craving of Filipino foods this moment, especially lechon 
December 24th, 2009 7:14 pm
Merry Christmas, Betchai! I also love ube halaya but yeah,it’s tedious to prepare. Sometimes I choose to buy one instead.Mas masarap nga lang pag ikaw talaga ang nagluto, right?
December 24th, 2009 8:29 pm
Hi Rochelle, Well, my wife is getting to spend her first Christmas in over ten years with her family here in the Philippines, so she is very happy about that, and I am glad for her. We had some bihon, and menudo for two of our main dishes and cassava steamed in banana leaves and sticky rice pudding for dessert. This was my first Christmas away from my home in America, so it has been a different Christmas experience for me. But I am grateful to be here, and wish you and your family a Merry Christmas.
December 24th, 2009 8:34 pm
Hi, Dave! We have menudo here too. Hope you like the Filipino dishes that your wife’s family prepared. I’m sure you’re gonna love Christmas in the Philippines. =)
December 24th, 2009 10:05 pm
I hope you all have an amazing day.
December 26th, 2009 11:41 pm
Hi Rochelle, late this may be, I hope you enjoyed your Christmas. I am getting better with my cold, after all the antibiotic and cough syrup. A little bit dizzy, but everything went well, just peaceful and quiet.
May you have the best holiday season and a prosperous New Year!
December 27th, 2009 10:53 am
Happy Holidays from my family to yours!