DEIBY D.RARANTA, INDONESIAN, MOM OF 2 ADULT DAUGHTERS (23 & 22 YEARS OLD)
How will you be celebrating Christmas Day and New Year’s Day in HK?
I will celebrate Christmas in church.
How did you celebrate Christmas Day and New Year’s Day before you came to HK to work?
My family and I usually celebrate Christmas by sharing blessings with parents, sisters and brothers, and neighbours. We also celebrate by attending Advent Sundays events (such as Family Christmas Tree worship and other Christmas events and worship).
We planned, budgeted, and prepared little by little the Christmas cakes/cookies, drinks, and gifts since January. When Christmas arrived, the first thing we did: attend church with joy and gratitude for the grace of salvation by Jesus Christ through His birth in our hearts and also to the world.
When was the last time you celebrated Christmas Day and New Year’s Day with your children?
The last time was in 2012.
Do you know how your children will be celebrating Christmas Day and New Year’s Day?
The children usually celebrate Christmas with their father and they will continue with the same tradition. They have already listed what they needed for Christmas. In terms of expenditure, it’s usually increased during this period since the working Mama (that’s me!) would send extra money.
What would be the best Christmas and new year present for you?
The best gift will be a sincere prayer/best wishes from friends, family, and loved ones – for us to be joyful and happy during Christmas Day, New Year’s Day and so on. By the way, I was also born on Christmas Day!