There are two traditional feasts that Filipino families often look forward to during Christmastime: the Christmas Eve Noche Buena and the one that follows on the 25th itself, which is often held as part of a festive family reunion. Either way, expect those in charge of preparing the dishes to pull out all the stops to serve the most delectable food on the table for everyone to enjoy. 

My family and I spend our Christmas together in the little abode - The Internet shop. We didn't go anywhere. My husband decided to close the shop on Christmas day. So, we will have time for each other and do the things as a family.

Guess, I miss being in a real house where there are no computers around. I just imagine and feel contented going around cleaning and washing clothes as a wife does for the family. While my husband was cleaning the parts of the personal computer in each cubicle. My son was busy on the computer watching animated series for kids.

The only thing I can't do is cooking for Christmas. We do not have a kitchen. But, there's a hospital kitchen nearby which is two doors away from the shop. If you are wondering, the Internet Shop is part of the hospital building. We are hesitant to use it. So, we decided to buy cooked foods from a restaurant. We bought food that's enough for us to eat.

Our food for the eve of Christmas was simple. It consists of a:

• medium-sized platter of Filipino-style (sweet) Spaghetti
• one whole Lechon Manok, it's a whole size of chicken cleaned, spiced and grilled on top of a charcoal ember. 
• A small platter of Pancit Bihon,   
• 2 Loaves of Bread
• 1 liter of Coca-cola

One of the most active bloggers group in the country, that's Filipino Bloggers Network (FBN), in cooperation with Metrobuzz Bloggers had celebrate the 2016 Christmas party held at St. Nicholas Catering and Restaurant in Mandaluyong City last December 25, 2016.

It was a momentous event wherein the members of the blogger group had an opportunity to make new friends and catch up with old friends. The representative of different PR groups and brands graced the event and personally thank bloggers, online writers and influencer's who have supported them in the past years.

Photo Credit to Ruel Umali

The Filipino Bloggers Network has more than 1,800 blogger members that continue to expand. It provides a venue for Filipino bloggers to communicate with other members from different parts of the Philippines. The moderators of the discussion and posting opportunities from different brands for the group are co-admins Divince RC and Richard Mamuyac. With the support of Metrobuzz led by its admin Lariza Garcia, the annual event has become even more bigger on its fourth run.