1. Elizabeth Marini
What do you love about the year-end celebrations?
I love everything about them. But mostly the nostalgia and warmth that it brings to the whole family. Preparations leading to Christmas are always exciting, as even the kids are involved in our ‘naughty or nice’ name list and gift selections.
What’s a typical Christmas like for you?
Christmas is always with family. Relatives from here and far usually return from wherever they are just to be close to loved ones. We’ve been engrained to know that family time during Christmas and New Year’s is important. Modesto and I usually host the Christmas day dinner and party continues over to Boxing day! Last Christmas, even the pool was bathed with champagne…that’s how crazy the party goes.
What are some of your favourite activities to do during Christmas?
I have a big family and our guest list goes to up to more than 50 pax usually. So everyone brings a gift and we play Secret Santa. It does get loud but that’s the point of year-end celebrations.