Christmas in our family

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To me Christmas means Celebrating the birth of our Savior Jesus Christ. It brings a message of peace, love and hope. Christmas is a time for moments filled with the season of wonder and joy. The decorating of the tree, writing letters to Santa, baking Christmas cookies and pies. It is also a time for families to gather and create new memories to hold dear to their hearts. 


 I specially love Christmas because I really enjoy following the traditions of our ancestors. Preparing goan sweets like neurios, kulkuls, fruit cake, ete.




We also love attending midnight mass and then staying back in church to sing Christmas Carols with church friends. We then return home and enjoy a hot cup of Cocoa and Fruit Cake. The next morning is spent opening Christmas gifts and then preparing a feast for family and friends to enjoy. There is always lot to do during Christmas as a family but we never forget to visit the old age home and spend our time with the less fortunate who have no one to spend Christmas with. I really hope my kids will continue this Christmas tradition and keep the feeling of Christmas alive always.


  “Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful.”

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Be happy with what you have and are, be generous with both, and you won't have to hunt for happiness! So Enjoy Life to the fullest! Eat Drink and be Happy :)

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