A Glimpse of a Moment

 I have always viewed Christmas as a required season to celebrate. I have always viewed that this season won’t be complete without spending it with your loved ones. I always thought the essence “giving and sharing” is necessary to be observed, especially on children. But as time passes by, as the air breeze got colder, as the atmosphere got joyous, and as the whole world got jubilant, I have come to realize that Christmas is a worthwhile season despite of my own uncertainties.

If you’d ask me how was my Christmas break, I can claim that it was more than unexpected than you can imagine.

First week was good, I guess I got bored with the first three days, but eventually I got my energy back when me and my friends attended our own Christmas party. We had so much fun, we didn’t want to go home. The following days was bizarre. There were so many relatives from different places who visited us, and even my uncle together with his wife and my cousin from Canada went home. My parents would sit and talk to them for hours. I can’t describe their bond, as the word endless is an understatement.

We as cousins, did many fun things. At day, we would go to the farm and take a walk near the river. At noon, we would watch television until we fall asleep. And at night, we would always take a stroll along our barangay. We also did caroling, and I can tell that me and my cousins were enjoying. Even though it’s tiring, we still managed to sit and talked about life and made fun of our crazy memories together.

On Christmas Eve, we had so much delicious food and even more tasty sweetmeats. The lechon was the all time favorite. We had videoke and all my aunts and uncles would have the chance to sing, and they were even betting on who will get the lowest score. We had so much fun eating and chatting. My most favorite part of it all was when the elders give us our gifts and aguinaldos.

I must say we have a huge, crazy yet wonderful family. I have been viewing Christmas as a desired season to celebrate, yet I haven’t fully thought that it must be spent with love and joy. And now, I must say that my Christmas break had been a blast this year, I guess I will consider it as one of my best. I specially thank those persons who showed genuine affections towards me, you will all stay in my heart forever. My Christmas was far good than I was expecting, I do hope that everyone experience the same joy I was able to come across.