But despite everything, we still found a way to let a little light in.
Yesterday, we made a DIY Christmas tree — nothing fancy, just something crafted from what we had at home. And honestly, it became more meaningful than any store-bought decoration. Every piece we placed felt like a small promise: that even in the middle of chaos, we can still choose hope, warmth, and togetherness.
Building that tree reminded us that the essence of Christmas isn’t about grand celebrations or perfect decorations. It’s about finding peace in the simplest things, creating joy even when the world feels shaky, and holding on to the spirit of love and gratitude.
Even with aftershocks in the background, we lit up our little corner with Christmas spirit — and somehow, it felt enough.
It's really nice to know that you still look for ways to build your Christmas tree despite everything that we have been through. It's really special how we Filipinos celebrate Christmas. Imagine having the entire Christmas season starting from the "Ber" months to February!
I just recently talked about this with my partner when we were outside. It's very rare right now to see a lot of Christmas lights in homes, unlike many years ago when we were young. She said that we should try to revive that kind of culture because right now, here at home, we don't have anything Christmassy yet.
Your post really inspired me to start adding some lights to our home too, to remind us of how beautiful Christmas is and how we Filipinos gather and just feel that Christmas spirit for months. We have that joy of Simbang Gabi and other traditions that we have grown up with.
Thank you for sharing your experience, and I'm looking forward to seeing how your Christmas season is going to be this year.
Thank you so much! ❤️ I agree — Christmas will always be special for us Filipinos, no matter what we’re going through. Even simple decorations can bring back that warm, nostalgic feeling we grew up with.
I’m glad this post inspired you to start adding lights at home. Sometimes one small step is enough to spark the Christmas spirit again. Wishing you and your partner a bright and meaningful holiday season! 🎄✨
Your post shows how even small moments can bring comfort. That little Christmas tree felt like a reminder that light can still shine through, even when days are heavy
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