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Celebrations

While being shut in our homes for nearly the entirety of 2020 has been a source of stress and anxiety, it has also sparked the determination to count our blessings and appreciate what we may have previously taken for granted. These blessings include the gift of tactile contact, be it a warm hug or an elbow-bump; the gift of humor, delivered through a meme or a minute-quick TikTok video; the gift of good conversation and precious time spent with our loved ones at home or via web connection; and the gift of creativity, be it in preparing a good meal, redesigning the house, pursuing a hobby such as gardening, or refining our chosen craft. We may also include how Christmas always comes early to the Philippines.