First Christmas

What is the best word to describe my feeling of celebrating my first Christmas as a Catholic? I think the word is BLESSED!

On 24th night, Ivan's mum has prepared a light but delicious Christmas dinner. After dinner, everyone gathered around to play Blackjack... At 12 sharp, everyone wish each other "Merry Christmas" and we had a toast. Meanwhile, on everyone handphone, you can hear a non stop message tonne and phone calls from friends and family members wishing each other. The night continue with Christmas gift giving, I got so many gift. I got 3 gifts from my boyfriend Ivan. He gave me a pair of shoe, 2 sets of necklace and 2 set of bangle/ bracelet. I also got a piece of panjabi suit materials from Auntie Patsy, CK perfume from Jai& Akka Priscilla.. Dont' get jeolous! I would say, this is a simple and enjoyable night!

We went for 25th morning mass in the St. Anne Church in Port Klang. This is not a norm in Ivan's family because for the past 2 years Christmas, we attended the mid night mass in OLL Church, but this year at different mass and different church. The mass was so solemn and beautiful Eucharist as the priest has pointed out the reason of Christmas is being celebrated.

Ivan's sister had arranged a Christmas lunch this year. It is served in the house. The wonderful thing is my parents, Nicole and Lik Hwang baby came for the lunch. We had a wonderful lunch and also a chatty afternoon. I am glad that mum and dad actually blended into the conversation with Ivan's family and extended families member... Wowo.... it is really a wonderful Christmas gift.

In the evening, all of us went to Shah Alam, Ivan's cousin house. Akka Anita has given more food... She has prepared Christmas dinner for us. More food for the stomach!!! The night come to the peak with the playing of Blackjack cards game again...everyone is so excited and so much of noise we make, I think the neighbour would have scolded us from their sleep... :p

At 1.30 in the morning, time to go home..everyone say "bye bye" and leave for home...

I really enjoyed myself for this Christmas! I am blessed and thank God for giving me a wonderful parents and siblings and my boyfriend's family.