For many people in other parts of the world, the mention of Christmas time usually evokes images of snowflakes, snow-covered trees, families gathering around a crackling fire and snowmen.
For Filipinos, however, Christmas is less about the cold season and more about eating delicious foods, celebrations, and gift-giving. The absence of a winter season means we have to look for creative ways to enjoy the holidays in a tropical climate.
Many prefer to spend the holiday season at home where many relatives will come to visit while some spend Christmas somewhere else. Here are some reasons why spend Christmas at home and Christmas on the beach in the Philippines.
Reasons why spend Christmas on the Beach
Memories – Create Unique and Lasting Memories
For many people, the beach continues to be that one place that never fails to create happy memories no matter when you decide to visit.
Expenses – Save some cash
This is the perfect chance for you to save some cash. Because many people choose to celebrate Christmas at home, resorts are often less crowded during the holiday season, which means that you may even get to enjoy more privacy and more access to amenities.
Location – Get away from the cold weather
Store away your heavy coats, jackets, scarves, and mittens, and pack your sandals, swimsuits, and sunscreen.
Stress – Leave the holiday stress
Approaching the end of the year, things can get a little stressful. It may be from the pressure to wrap things up at work or from the financial obligations to send money to family members. Everyone deserves a break from the holiday shopping and preparation madness. Instead of hosting a fancy party or attending other people’s Christmas celebrations, you can relax at the beach with the people you love the most.
Reasons why spend Christmas at Home
Memories – More Family member’s Memories
Good relationships are the key to a longer life. In the Philippines, Christmas is the chance for the family and extended family to get together and settle all the pains in the past with each other. Filipinos also call the Christmas season “panahon ng pagpapatawad” or a time to forgive.
Expenses – Save some cash
This depends on how many “inaanak” you have. Staying at home will give the opportunity for your relatives to visit your home and when they come it’s a time for gift giving. When it’s gift-giving, most Filipino children prefer new crisp bills as gifts. When you stay home you can save some cash by not spending on other things like resorts and beaches and it is an opportunity to give to see your inaanaks.
Location – there is no place like home
Home is the ultimate place to rest and enjoy holidays. Staying home can give you the time to rest and contemplate for the past year and plan for the next. Many prefer beaches and resorts for Christmas but most Filipinos, want to stay home simply because home is where family is.
Stress – Enjoy and relax
Approaching the end of the year, things can get a little stressful at work. Spending Christmas at home can be a time for you to enjoy and relax. Spending time in other places can be more stressful for other people and staying home can give them more energy and enjoyment.
Whether you want to spend Christmas on the beach or at home, sharing in long-held traditions is one of the most important aspects of the holidays. It’s your family rituals that help tie you together, and there are few things better than getting to honor them, side by side. Even better? Now that you’re older, you’ll get to create new ones with your family that will last a lifetime.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from JJS Realty and Development Inc Family!
