Growing up, Christmas parties are the signs that the countdown should start. It also means I am ready to accept my gifts and beso in gratitude. And most importantly, no more class for the next 3 weeks! I would also used to look forward to our yearly Nemenzo reunions because all uncles are compelled to give gifts. Lucky for me, I have 6! Lolo used to act as the Santa Clause. He picks out a gift then announce who is it for and who is it from. After his stroke tho, one of my uncles took over. It was everyday reunion for us. There would be talent portions too and cash is being handed out to the brave ones. So much fun and super festive!
That's how I remember Christmas growing up. It was definitely something to look forward to.
Christmas for the past years hasn't been the same at all. Since the olds died. My uncles from Manila don't go home anymore. We don't have reunions anymore. No more gift-giving. It's become just another day. It's really sad that we haven't continued the great tradition, for the new generation, at least.
Maybe it's time to create our own tradition. Christmas day, Tito Marvin called up my mom, saying they wanted to drop by the house. But we were having lunch with my mom's family, so she invited them to dinner instead. We were complete. As far as Tito's and ours are concerned. We had a festive dinner, drank wine, the kids played and laughed all night. It was almost like the old times. Incomplete but better than none.
Hope you all had a great Christmas!
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