In the olden days, our family used to trek to our home province of Nueva Ecija to celebrate Christmas day. Then everyone grew up - some got married, others left for abroad and so the celebrations changed venues overtime.
But the New year tradition of gift giving (Kris Kringle) survived.
Where to make merry this holiday? I'm in town so it'll be in town.
In our clan, Christmas Day celebration is limited to one's inner family, but New Year's Day is spent with the entire tribe - siblings, cousins, children, nephews and nieces, in laws, grandchildren and house crew.
Choosing the venue for a New Year's get together depends on whim. Last year, we were at Fontana's in Clark. Picking the host or spot depends on size of the house - there should be enough space for kids to run around and activities to be held (eating, playing and gift giving).
Hosting a New Year's day party, or any family party, for that matter, is tedious and tiresome.
One's got to clean the house, prepare the china and cutlery, think of entertainment, and bring out tables and chairs, enough electric fan, and make sure every one's comfortable.
Few weeks ago, we hosted the twin birthday celebration of a nephew's son and my mother's, so we're exempted from the New Year's party this year. Good thing is, whenever there's a family get together, it is either pot luck, or there's pooled money or someone would sponsor the event.
So, have yourself a Merry little Christmas NOW! Stay safe.
1 comment:
Christmas is really a family time.
Post a Comment