What are your plans this christmas?

Philippines
November 18, 2011 3:37am CST
The snow season is inevitably coming fast! It's Christmas again! The only time when we (my family) will be gathered together again after the hard normal days. Let's admit the fact that we were all busy with our own careers throughout the year - and almost drowned by stresses of hectic schedules. But hey, let's get positive, the holidays are just days away and BAM! Christmas vacation! 13th Month Pay! Bonus! *Wink. I bet everyone is excited about that! (Well, if not... I'am! Haha) My family will be gathering in our place as usual. We will start packing gifts and stuffs to give away next week. And of course, the Christmas tree! Oh man the Christmas tree. *Wink. I'll be posting my photographs after then. :) Merry Christmas everyone! (I don't why but, I'm over excited about the holidays.)
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@dorannmwin (36392)
• United States
18 Nov 11
I have always loved the holidays because it gives me the opportunity to see family members that I don't have the opportunity to see during the rest of the year. I also look forward to Christmas because I love to see the pure pleasure in my children's eyes as they see the gifts that Santa has bestowed on them. However, this Christmas is especially special to me because we've had to make a lot of sacrifices getting through this year because of medical issues that my husband has had to make, but I have managed to make the gifts that the children will be getting this year very special thanks to what I've been able to make online.
• Philippines
19 Nov 11
Yes, these holidays are just the time for us to reunite and hear each others stories encountered throughout the year. Ah, the Christmas in children's eyes. I don't have a daughter yet but I consider our youngest sister (5 years old) as mine, and, just to see her laugh like crazy and enjoy a lot this Christmas will be enough for me. I will do my best to earn and bring up a huge celebration for the coming Christmas. Good luck unto yours too! I'm sure you'll devastate them with something! Haha. This Christmas will be hard too, my father just passed away last month. But, we're not getting to much ruckus about it. We continue like he still exist and all.
@waya616 (149)
• Philippines
18 Nov 11
We will definitely be in the province, at my grandmas ancestral house. The whole family will be there. Though, I'm not really excited with me seeing my cousins because I see them a lot (my cousins and I all live in the same house away from our parents). Besides I can always choose to see my parents or my grandma anytime. What makes me excited is that, my cousins and I were all planning to do all the cooking and baking for the Christmas Eve, instead of the usual chef (our parents). It will be one tough job for us, but I think it will be fun. Merry Christmas!
• Philippines
19 Nov 11
Oh. Ancestral house! That's gonna contribute to the fun! Haha. The whole family together is really the essence of Christmas, you should be thankful. Baking and cooking during Christmas eve, aww... that just drove me envious, I can never cook. That could be the only thing I can do the Christmas's preparation. But anyway, they'll do the cooking. I'll just wrap up a few sandwiches or something. Merry Christmas! I'm sure you guys will enjoy another round of cooking!
@lilaclady (28207)
• Australia
18 Nov 11
I love to see the excitement Christmas brings, it isn't that exciting for me anymore my parents are gon and I am seperated from the few family member I have although I do have a couple of friends babies this year to buy for, I do get a little depressed on Christmas Day as I miss my parents so much and this particular day makes me think of them all the more but I do love to see others enjoying as much as I used to...
• Philippines
19 Nov 11
Yes. Me too. Christmas is the time of year were almost everyone is excited. In your case, that might be a bit sad without having your whole family around. But, you friends will keep your Christmas alive! That's something! Missing your parents is a very... hmm.. sad thing to say. You should maybe visit their graves before Christmas or something. Anyway, the spirit of Christmas is in our hearts. You should just pray that your parents will be happy for you and all this season.
@zralte (4178)
• India
19 Nov 11
We will start packing gifts and stuffs to give away next week - That's a bit early...or am I missing something? My Christmas plan - we are going to visit my husband's parents and spend Christmas and New Year with them. With my husband's grandmother passed away a few months ago, it was inevitable. It was already inevitable, sort of, since we haven't spent Christmas with them for the last 3 years. Me and the kids will be going there earlier, that is on 8th Dec and my husband will come on the 20th. The grandparents want an extra time with the kids, that's why we'll be going earlier than my husband. I know there will be lots of prezzies for the kids.
• Philippines
18 Nov 11
Hey we don't have snow here in our country. What a bummer. Anyway, the most amazing thing about Christmas (at least for me) is it's the day before my birthday! So I'm always looking forward for it. Though I might be really busy that time stressing about my thesis. I hope I can go to our province and celebrate this special holiday together with all my relatives. We always rent a karaoke during Christmas and sing our hearts out until the wee hours of the morning. I would also love to celebrate New Year with them. We always have these parlor games and fireworks during New Year. Oh I would definitely gain weight even before these holidays are over.
• Philippines
19 Nov 11
Although we don't have the snow from around here, we still get freezing cold early in the morning! Haha. (Tiring many from taking a bath without a heater too! Haha) So if you mean by before Christmas is your birthday - the 24th - then you and my sister will be celebrating the same. She's born on the 24th too. But, we don't really do much during her birthday (in the morning) because we buy stuffs for Christmas eve and literally celebrates her birthday later, at dawn. I'm hoping I can go home in the province too, but, this month will cover events almost everyday (events and lifestyle photography) and the schedules will surely be hectic. The karaoke is really something. Haha. It ringed my attention. We do that here too, something that cannot be missed. And of course, the photographs during the party hours! Haha. I'm looking forward to 2012 too! The most controversial year. Hehe.
@aimhrea (181)
• Philippines
19 Nov 11
primary goal is to find a hiding place from my inaanaks (godchildren), yes, with an s, plural since i have about 12 of them; some i acquired, let us say, under duress haha. last year was the first time i spent Christmas away from my family and celebrated it with my friends by going to the beach. i tell you, one must try wearing christmas hats while crossing the sea during sunset...its quite the unique experience. This year, i think im more inclined to spend it again with my friends, where will be though is still up for discussion.
@gloamglozer (1289)
• Australia
19 Nov 11
Not much, just gonna have a Christmas dinner or lunch party with family. I would like to do some more coding as well for web pages and javascript. I know it is holidays but it would still be nice to have a head start for the new semester next year at university.
@mindym (978)
• United States
18 Nov 11
Christmas is just not the same without snow. Luckily I live in the Midwest, so we get our fair share of snow for the winter months. Supposedly, we are supposed to get as much snow as last year and that was A LOT!!! I will do some, if not finish, my Christmas shopping on CyberMonday. Ever since I was little, we always spent Chrsitmas Eve with my Mom's side of the family and on Christmas Day we would spend Christmas Day with my Dad's side of the family. Christmas Eve will be spent with my Mom's side of the family, as usual, but Christmas Day will be a little different this year because it will be the first Christmas after my Grandpa passed away. Hopefully we will still get together with the family, but it will just be in a different location. I LOVE to spend time with family and friends during Christmas time. I am also on WinterBreak for work, so I get some time off. Unfortunately, the school district does not offer money bonuses for Christmas, so I will take the time we get off as a bonus for "me time".
@kaeirole (668)
• Philippines
19 Nov 11
mostly, i'm not excited about christmas..it's just an ordinary to my family..we don't even decorate our house for christmas..we just prepare some food to eat for that..but now, i'm excited for the day after christmas..we're gonna attend the christmas party of my 1st degree relatives (mother side)..it's been a decade since we attended their christmas gathering..i miss them and the fun with them..and i can't wait for that day..we're gonna travel by sea after christmas day..
• United States
19 Nov 11
I don't know exactly what I'm doing for Christmas but I'm excited to see my family for the festivities! We always meet up at a relative's house to eat and fellowship and play games, and it so good to see everyone again. My favorite part about Christmas is noticing how much each of my little cousins have grown and I love when then open their present and their little worlds just fill with joy! Ahh Christmas is a great time and it's very soon coming so I'm trying to get my online earnings together!
@lijoos (346)
• India
18 Nov 11
not yet panned .because mu exams are at the door... but i like to make this christmas...wonderful. i will plan it soon
@champoy186 (1638)
• Philippines
19 Nov 11
We will be celebrating our Christmas party in Lake Sebu, South Cotabato. I'm really excited now. Aside from that, I am also excited about Christmas. It is the season that my family will be together. You can feel the love with each other. Christmas vacation and 13th month pay make me also excited.
19 Nov 11
A lot of people are actually excited, and looking forward on that day. Family gatherings, foods, gifts, Christmas trees, Christmas lights, Christmas carols, and HAPPY FACES. But for some it might be the saddest day of the year. Like for me, YES IT IS. For every Christmas I envy those families sharing, and celebrating the season. As far as I could remember, I only had the happiest, and complete Christmas 7 years ago, and this year's the 8th. Never wish for any material things at all, just simply a complete family to complete my Christmas. Lucky for you to have it all on Christmas. So treasure, and savor every moment that you have them. Don't miss anything. Always tell them how much you love them. Thank them for everything, for giving you such a wonderful family. Money can't buy that single wish for Christmas. But 'til now I'm still waiting for that day to come. No matter when or how long will it take for me to wait because I know when that moment comes, I won't only be celebrating Christmas, but the whole year 'round. A MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY! GODBLESS!
19 Nov 11
A lot of people are actually excited, and looking forward on that day. Family gathering,foods,gifts,Christmas tree,Christmas lights,and Christmas carols,and-- HAPPY FACES. But for some it might be the saddess day of the year. Like for me,YES IT IS. For every Christmas I envy those families sharing,and celebrating the season. As far as I could remember,I only had the happiest,and complete Christmas 7 years ago,and this year's the 8th year. Never wished for any material things at all,just simply a complete family to complete my Christmas. Lucky for you to have it all on Christmas. So treasure,and savor every moment that you have them. Don't miss anything. Always tell them how much you love them. Thank them for everything,for giving you such a wonderful family. Money can't buy that single wish for Christmas. But 'til now I'm still waiting for that day to come. No matter when or how long will it take for me to wait because I know when that moment comes, I won't only be celebrating Christmas but the whole year 'round. A MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY! GODBLESS!
@airasheila (5454)
• Philippines
18 Nov 11
a pleasant day ehleonkyrietales, to be honest, for the past five years, i very seldom celebrating my christmas with my family. this is due to the work that i have had. and, if ever granted, this is my first time to celebrate this season with my family. as i have redirected my career just to be with my family. but, as the months goes by nearing this christmas season, my excitement to celebrate this with my family is fading. as my presence is not important anymore to some of my family members. as a result, i really dont have any plan for this occasion. and i am just only thinking, it will just past away like an ordinary holiday. nevertheless, wishing you a merry christmas my friend.
@jtj_hello (627)
• Philippines
18 Nov 11
My plan this Christmas is to go on a vacation to our province. I am planning to stay there for around 15 days and go back to the city to resume my work. I just hope that nothing will happen which can cause delay to my plan vacation. Wish me luck mylotters.