💖 [ Rolife - Heartwarming] 🎄 My Heart is in Two Countries… Pasko Na Naman!…and Ready for Noche Buena!

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Will add more of my Holiday kits as I finish them… but here’s my current pride and joy!

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As Christmas gets closer, I’m feeling that beautiful mix of excitement, faith, homesickness, and pure holiday chaos a very Filipino combination!
Even though I’m in Toronto, my heart is already singing “Pasko na naman o kay tulin ng araw!” and wandering back home to the Philippines, where the Parols glow brighter than my willpower to avoid extra rice.

Parol

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:sparkles: What I’m Looking Forward To :heart_hands:t3:

This year, I want to keep my Christmas very meaningful! So I’m excited to volunteer at the local Toronto Food Bank again! Nothing feels more like the true spirit of Christmas than sharing blessings! And we say back home, “Ang tunay na Pasko ay nasa puso, hindi sa bulsa.” (True meaning of Christmas is within our hearts, not pockets)

Nostalgia

I miss the smell of bibingka, the sound of kids practicing Christmas carols slightly off-key, and of course, the legendary Noche Buena table that magically refills itself no matter how many cousins you have.

Noche Buena

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:rofl: But Christmas Wouldn’t Be Complete Without
Our silly Filipino party games that only get more chaotic each year… And of course, the exchange gift rules that nobody follows Everyone is so generous, specially to the kids!

Christmas always pulls at my heart. I miss my childhood, the heat, the noise, the laughter, the family. But I’m grateful to still carry these traditions with me, and to create new ones with my family and community here in Canada.

No matter where we are, Christ is still the center, and Christmas will always be a reminder that love crosses oceans, borders, and time zones.

Maligayang Pasko, everyone! :christmas_tree::sparkles:
May your homes be warm, your hearts be full, and your party games… slightly competitive but still God-honouring (mostly :innocent:).

THANK YOU FOR READING :heart_hands:t3:

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Thank you for sharing i miss home too and my lola and sisters god bless

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@MirBear Thank you for the kind words and I miss my grandmother too, they’re in heaven now and WELCOME to the community <3

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This is such a heartfelt post, and your holiday kit looks beautiful. I love how you carry your traditions with you, even far from home. Wishing you a meaningful, joy-filled Christmas, wherever your heart is this season! :smiling_face:

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@Wenbare

Thank you so much, your words mean a lot. :heart:
It’s not always easy being far from loved ones during the holidays, but keeping little traditions alive brings comfort. I’m grateful you took the time to share such kindness. Christmas is all about celebrating with family and friends, and all the moments that matter most. :christmas_tree::sparkles:

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This post is so beautiful thank you for sharing. Being so far from home for Christmas can be hard. I hope these little traditions you do make you feel a bit closer to home❤️

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@Nessarocco Thank you Nessa <3 I love reminiscing the old dance shows me and my cousins used to choreograph lol It was always so hyped, I wish I can do the same with my nieces now

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Thank you for sharing this. Christmas really hits different when in the Philippines. I hope you can re-create some Filipino traditions in your Toronto so you’ll feel like home.

May you and your family have a wonderful holiday season. Maligayang pasko sa inyo!

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This is so wholesome! Such a sweet post, thank you for sharing! Such beautiful photos :blush:

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Hi Mareng @Jill_Francisco :smiling_face_with_three_hearts: Salamat nang marami, sobra ko talaga miss ang Pilipinong Pasko…

I’m gonna be hosting games with my family this year to keep the traditions going! I miss the local Simbang Gabi the most, we also do it here in my town’s local community, but again it is very different.

Maligayang Pasko din sa inyo <3

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@Emma_Samchek Thank you for the kind words <3 I will be editing the post later when I have my Christmas Tree finally done :stuck_out_tongue: so far the dream gift factory is taking all my free time :face_savoring_food:

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Thank for sharing. Kit is wonderful. The pictures are so colorful

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Thank you so much Nicole <3 I’m glad you enjoyed the read!

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You have a great holiday collection of minitures.

It’s so kind of you to help out at your food bank. I bet it’s a great way to connect to your local community, also.

Wishing you and you family a wonderful holiday season. :evergreen_tree: :heart:

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@SunnyCee Thank you! I got three more Holiday kit to build hehehehe, I will get to them soon enough…

And yes it’s the least I can do tbh, the econony here is tough for a lot of people and I was on the receiving end when I was younger, getting the help back then really inspires me to give back this time around.

Merry Christmas to your family too!!! xoxox

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What a beautiful storie. I totally get why you miss home and the way they celebrate christmas. It would feel magical to be part of that. Sending you love and warmth.

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Thank you for such a lovely post and sharing about your culture! It’s so heart warming and full of joy! :smiling_face_with_three_hearts:

Happy holidays to you and I hope you have a lovely Christmas surrounded by loved ones! :heart:

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Ahh!! Nothing beats a Filo Christmas Party!! Maligayang Pasko to you and your fam, @Orangesareus !! :heart_hands:

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This is truly amazing post. I agree with you 100% that Christmas is in our hearts and not in our pockets.

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YAY Brian thank you :blush: I’m so happy you joined <3 #LushClub lol Glad you enjoyed my little story!

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