Looking Back To That Simple Celebration That Will Always Hold A Special Place In My Heart!
Good day to my beautiful fellas! Hello to all of my friends here and of course to all my dear fellow hivers in this lovely @bayanihive community! How are you all today? I hope everyone is doing fine right now. It’s been a while since I’ve posted life blogs here and now here I am again, @lj1728 to share another simple life story with you all.
Even though this is already a month late, I still want to share the Christmas Celebration we had last December 2025 because it was one of those moments that truly felt warm, genuine, and full of love. It wasn't extravagant or grand, but it was simple and deeply meaningful, the kind of celebration that reminds you what Christmas is really about.
We celebrated Christmas at my aunt's house, a place that already feels like home to all of us. Days before Christmas, we were busy preparing food, planning who would bring what, and making sure everything was ready for the special night. There was excitement in the air, mixed with a little bit of tiredness from all the preparations, but it was the good kind of tiredness, the kind that comes from doing something for the people you love.
On Christmas Eve, after attending the evening mass, we all gathered at my aunt's house for dinner. The house was filled with laughter, chatter, and the comforting smell of the food we prepared together. We sat down as a family and shared our noche buena, enjoying each dish while catching up on stories, jokes, and memories. It felt peaceful and complete, especially knowing that we were all together that moment.
After dinner came one of our favorite traditions which was the exchanging gifts. This is something we do every year after noche buena, and it's a tradition we always look forward to. Watching everyone open their gifts, seeing the smiles, and hearing the excited reactions made me so happy and the night even more special. It was not about how expensive the gifts were, but about the though behind them. Giving gifts felt just as joyful as receiving them, maybe even more.
As the night went on, I realized how blessed I am to have a family that value togetherness. That Christmas reminded me that happiness does not always come from big celebrations or fancy settings. Sometimes, it comes from shared meals, familiar faces, and traditions that bring everyone closer.
Looking back, that simple Christmas celebration will always hold a special place in my heart and I am sure that in my family's heart too!
And that's it for today's blog! Thank you so much for dropping by and taking the time to read my simple life story. This means a lot to me! I hope you enjoyed it and see you on my next one. Have a nice day ahead to all of us.
These photos were mine and taken with my iphone13pro and the lead image was edited through Canva.
Lots of love,
LJ💗