by Rosalind N. Li Being a Chinoy, I observe many traditions that have been passed down. Of course, these traditions have evolved from one generation to the next, depending on one’s lifestyle and personal circumstances. In this article, I am going to share a few of my favourite Christmas traditions. Family Reunions Attending my family’s get-togethers had become my tradition for the past 15 years. I ...[Read More]
My Christmas Traditions
My pessimist relative is coming over for Christmas!
This Christmas, my cousin who seems to hate everything and everyone is visiting me. What can I do to help her realize life is beautiful when all she sees is her poverty and brokenness? People who are filled with hate and anger have brokenness in their lives. They are difficult to be around and are skeptical when people show them kindness. And yet the Christmas season is a time when you can show he ...[Read More]
Christmas Get Together
Living in a small home when you have a small family is fun, but holding a Christmas party in this space when you have many friends is a bit of a challenge. Here’s what to do. List all the people you want to invite and break them into groups. Example: childhood friends, church friends, cousins only, etc. Note the food each group enjoys, their kind of music, even movies or games. Make a schedule of ...[Read More]
Reasons for the Season
We all do things for a reason. I remember doing school assignments until really late at night when I was a student. I asked my parents for money to buy the stuff I needed. When I finally graduated from school, I no longer did homework, and because I am now employed, I no longer ask my parents for money. In the same way, we Filipinos observe many traditions during the Christmas season. Originally w ...[Read More]
Christmas Traditions for Your Family
An Advent wreath is made from 4 candles, placed in a ring of wire covered by greenery that represents the light of Christ, coming into the world at Christmas.
From My Heart (Moms 55)
Christmas is a great reminder that we are not alone because Christ was born and He is mindful of us in good or bad times.
Gifts! | Moms Magazine 51
When I set goals at the New Year, they usually only last until the end of the first month! I tend to lose focus and get impatient. That is why I was so inspired by this issue's stories.
How can I share the gospel to my family this Christmas?
Q: It’s Christmas time again. How can I tell my visiting family the truth about Jesus without offending them? I am not confident I can I do this. A: People look forward to celebrating Christmas for many reasons. It’s one of the two seasons during the year, (Holy week is the other), when people are open to the person and message of Jesus. In fact, media will refer to the birth of Jesus as the Savio ...[Read More]
Easy and Not-So-Sweet Fruit Salad
Ingredients 1 big can fruit cocktail 1 big bottle of kaong 1 big bottle of nata de coco 1 small condensed milk (smallest) 1 all purpose cream Procedure Drain fruit cocktail, kaong and nata de coco. Mix well with the rest of the ingredients. Scoop into ice cream cups and cover. Chill well before serving.
My husband and his brother are not on speaking terms
“My husband, my children and myself are not on speaking terms with my brother because he was mad at us when we moved out of the family compound. I feel awkward about meeting him at our reunion this Christmas, but I know my mother will be glad to see us together again. What should I do?” For the Filipino, nothing is as comforting as having the family living together in one location, one house, or o ...[Read More]