Mababaw ang kaligayahan ng Pinoy. This rings true to especially pag Pasko. For most Filipinos, it’s always the simple things in life that makes us feel at home during the holiday season.
In the spirit of Christmas, we asked the team at ZipMatch what things would make them feel truly at home ngayong Pasko. Here are their answers:
1. Christmas Decor
That warm glow from the Christmas lights.
– Lea, writer
The Christmas decorations (including themed curtains and pillow cases) I and my family put up, and seeing them put together.
– Hannah, writer
2. Giving back
Dressing up as Santa for the children.
– Lars, software engineer
3. Filipino reunions
Our gathering with relatives (especially those you don’t see very often), and bonding with them over home-cooked meals.
– JP, property scout
4. That opinionated relative
That one tita of mine who greets and comments about my dress size in one line, LOL.
– Lanie, marketer
My Tita Lorna comparing my success to her son’s and me drinking in a corner secretly hating their entire family and their Western education.
– Mike, brand manager
5. The 15 Stations of Familial Introduction
Hay, the never-ending introduction ng mga anak (ex: Ay ako po panganay ni ganito, designer po ako.. tas eto po yung bunso namen, etcetera)
– Anne, graphic designer
6. Binge-watching
Christmas is the one time you get to stay at home watching holiday movies while eating lots and lots of food and drinking hot chocolate.
– Abbey, HR manager
7. Binge-eating holiday favorites
Gorging on a big batch full of my Mama’s dinuguan she cooked ALL FOR ME.
– Lorraine, blogger
Eating my own queso de bola, haha.
– Carissa, PR
8. Signature entertainment
Karaoke, nevermind if it’s 3am in the morning na.
– Belle, customer support
Opening gifts while singing “I love my Manita, yes I do” beginning Christmas eve.
– Ethel, researcher
A full-on Christmas program with timeless games like Newspaper dance.
– Paul, graphic designer
9. Christmas traditions
Simbang gabi is a never-fail tradition for my family.
– Roy, executive
Puto bumbong after the 9 Mornings mass!
– Mary, account manager
May papila ng money from titos, titas, and lolo and lola! My favorite part!
– Cari,finance specialist
10. Being home with your family
Arriving at the airport and being greeted by your loved ones whom you have not seen for years.
– Mark, headhunter
What simple things that would make you feel at home? Share on this space or on our Facebook page.
