I always look forward to year end because I love the yuletide season and the long holidays. Perhaps it is time to brainstorm for some ideas for Christmas gifts for your friends and loved ones. When I was staying and working in Singapore, it is always a tradition for a family gathering of relatives to dine in posh hotel restaurant and to give out corporate Christmas gifts amongst ourselves. But most of the time, I am on the receiving end as my relatives are richer. The food and ambience was good with cheer and small talk by the dining table. Everyone is happy and we also attend our own church services – remembering the day baby Jesus was born – God’s gift to mankind.

Sometimes, we also browse for unique christmas gifts in the shopping mall along Orchard Road or Suntec City – the shoppers’ paradise and lifestyle malls in Singapore. I still miss the Christmasy mood and the many huge decorations put up during this time along most major stores with lights hanging on the trees to brighten up the place.

Now I am back in Penang, Malaysia and there are no such mega decorations here unlike Singapore. I still miss the shopping there but I am happy now with a job to work at my home office – less stress and pressure to perform and to keep up with the Joneses. Have a Merry Christmas this year.

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