a party with a heart.....

Last Saturday (December 17) we have celebrated our Filipino Christmas Party administered by the Couple's for Christ in Marseille Region, this Christmas Party was open to eveyone even non Christian were embraced. That day it was not just one of those second rate scene but it was an exceptional & remarkable occassion for everyone especially to our Kababayans back home. The CFC (Couple's For Christ) Gawad Kalinga made a TOMBOLA project ( 2 euro / ticket ) there were prizes at stake. A fund consecrated for the poor to finance a small house for every family who cannot afford to have one. Once again, Filipinos working abroad have summoned all together to lend a hand even we are separated by thousands of miles from our country we only have one intention or purpose in mind....to share the Good Spirit of Christmas. Our two cents worth !!!

First Prize : Television Set
Second Prize : Mini Hi-Fi Chain Stereo
Third Prize : MicrowaveGrill 2 in one
Lots of Consolation Prizes


Every group prepared a number to be presented ( including me 2nd to the right ) even the kids were whole heartedly participated, I guess even the most timidiest kid contributed during that night. Unfortunately, I didn't have many shots because I was too busy looking after my kids. I'll ask my friends and will post it later on.

There was also Santa Claus who generously passed by and distributed gifts for the children. As you see, that boy is my eldest and I was so happy because it was only my first time to see him dancing with other kids. Now what I am sure of that putting him at school at an early age contributes a lot in his everyday socialization......happy though because he wasn't like this before he will just stand up there and continue looking at the others.

Ambiance was perfect, I would say. It was really something ! Partying at the same time helping those people who are in need. There was really a feeling of satisfaction....contentment....in fact it was my first time to attend Filipinos Christmas Party (we're always out of Marseille to go to my husband's family or be it in the Philippines). But that night, I saw Christmas in another pace, it's not just celebrating it habitually as we always do. Party here & party there, exchanging gifts and the likes. But that moment it is tempo wherein oneness was present, egoism didn't exist, smile in every people's faces! Seeing everyone who have given all their effort hand in hand for the project. It was successful in every angle you look at. Christian catholic or non catholic have forgathered for this project, without everyone this will not be a success. Thank God we did it....

Have a Merriest CHRISTmas to all !