Nothing stops the CNMI community from celebrating Christmas. Not even Super Typhoon Yutu.
\nWhatever the circumstances may be, whether one has a house to go home to or just a temporary tent or even a shelter, people in the Commonwealth who are still struggling to regain a sense of normalcy will, perhaps more than at any other time, meet Christmas with welcoming arms for the comforts of tradition that it offers, whether you are continuing one or creating new ones.
\nHowever you celebrate the holiday season, there is always a silver lining and it may prove even truer this time that the real meaning of Christmas\u2014unity and love\u2014will shine through.<\/p>\n
\u201cI will be with my husband and employees in my business. We treat our workers like family and we enjoy celebrating Christmas together. Our celebration is always simple, with our favorite food on the table like spaghetti, ham, and cheesecake. It is very simple but meaningful, especially after [Super] Typhoon Yutu. Christmas this year is kind of sad because of the disaster but I know that this too shall pass.\u201d
\n\u2014Gloria Sabado, Chalan Kanoa<\/p>\n
\u201cI will be spending Christmas with my family. We value the time spent with each other in our home, not thinking of work and other responsibilities. Usually, we buy fried or roasted chicken, salad, and some fruits. After all, Christmas is celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ our Savior, as this is a gift from God.\u201d
\n\u2014Ofel Sugilon, Dandan<\/p>\n
\u201cChristmas is always spent with family and we make sure that my three children are happy because they look forward to it. We make them happy by preparing their favorite noche buena food like spaghetti and fruit salad, and since we don\u2019t have power yet, I\u2019ll probably get cake instead of our usual ice cream. Christmas for my family is more [about] giving than receiving.\u201d
\n\u2014Grace Enriquez, Koblerville<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is my last Christmas on island because I leave for college next year, so I will be spending a memorable Christmas with my family. Meals Ready-to-Eat will most probably on our table for Christmas because we still don\u2019t have a roof but, even with that, Christmas is all about being grateful no matter what your circumstances are.\u201d
\n\u2014Christian Amorante, Koblerville<\/p>\n
\u201cChristmas is spent with family and we usually have turkey, ham, [and] barbecue. Christmas is always fun and this year it also tells us to stay strong.\u201d
\n\u2014Danesa Taylor, San Antonio<\/p>\n
\u201cI will be with family this Christmas\u2014my parents, siblings and relatives from Anchorage. Most likely, we are going to eat at Tony Roma\u2019s for Christmas dinner and maybe ham will be served at home. We still don\u2019t have power at home but after [Super] Typhoon Yutu, it made me realize that spending time with family and friends is always the best times.\u201d
\n\u2014Elizabeth Waldo, Koblerville<\/p>\n
\u201cI will spend Christmas with my family and usually we spend it local style and laid back. We will have barbecue and the usual local food. Thankfully, we have power now and Christmas more than ever is about unity, gratitude that everybody is safe in the family, and just love.\u201d
\n\u2014Peaches Pua, Kagman 3<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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