Carmi Martin’s Christmas tree

The colors of my Christmas tree, copper and tangerine, go well with my home’s overall design. I personally choose all the ornaments every year. Then I hire people to decorate the tree—and the house. It will be a special celebration this year since my mother will visit and spend the holidays with us.

Our noche buena is nothing special though. We just make it a point to pray and thank God for his greatest gifts—His son Jesus and salvation. New Year’s Eve will be a family get-together, too (at a sibling’s place)—this one complete with fireworks. It’s time for thanksgiving again. But my pet puppy Chloe will have to stay in the condo. Fireworks are not allowed there. Bayani San Diego Jr.