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Pasko Ang Pinakamagandang Kwento: Kapamilya artists share their most magical Christmas stories

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Liezel dela Cruz 

As the holiday season unfolds, Kapamilya artists take a moment to unwrap and reflect on the best Christmas stories that they will forever cherish in their hearts. Common threads of warmth, generosity, and family moments emerge in their Yuletide tales, reminding us that the true magic of the season lies in the simple joys shared with loved ones and meaningful connections forged during this festive time of the year.In this exclusive video from <a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com">ent.abs-cbn.com</a>, Kapamilya celebrities share their “Pinakamagandang Kwento Ng Pasko.”<div>Christmas Togetherness</div>In the heart of most Christmas stories lies the warmth of family traditions. Enchong Dee will never forget that one Christmas before the pandemic when he was able to bring his family to Norway.AC Bonifacio is away from her family most of the year as only she stays in the Philippines while her family is in Canada. So, to share at least one day or one dinner with them transcends the longing she’s felt throughout the year.Elmo Magalona says nothing beats the joy of being with the family during Christmas and sitting with their thoughts to reflect on Jesus’ birth. The same goes with Maika Rivera, whose family prays together on Christmas Eve.Apart from being a bona fide Kapamilya, Robi Domingo is grateful and looking forward to building his own “pamilya” in the near future.The joy derived from family gatherings is Vina Morales’ best “kwento ng Pasko.” Her mind wanders back to last year’s celebration where their clan stayed in her sister’s house in Tagaytay, just making the most of each other’s presence.For us, Filipinos, Christmas is a time to foster generational bonds. Nyoy Volante has experienced different kinds of Yuletide celebrations. There was even a time when he spent Christmas alone, and now he prioritizes spending it with his wife and kids. But his favorite is when he’s able to gather both his and his wife’s clans in one place for Christmas.Esnyr Ranollo says it’s also the only time when the whole family isn’t busy with work, thus able to catch up with everything that happened all year round. It’s a long “updating” or catching-up session, as Nikki Valdez puts it.“Kumustahan after many months na hindi nagkita” is Negi’s best Christmas story, too. Meanwhile, his fellow comedian Lassy shared about that one Christmas when he reunited with his dad.Elha Nympha’s most unforgettable celebration was when she got to meet her distant relatives. For “Magandang Buhay” host Melai Cantiveros, when she travelled by land from General Santos City to Manila and made it in time for Noche Buena.<div>Hearty ‘Salo-Salo’</div>More than the delicious meals, we, Filipinos, find nourishment in sharing laughter and stories over Noche Buena. Bianca de Vera’s favorite Christmastime activity is preparing the holiday spread with her family.The Christmas Eve ‘handaan’ is keeping Angela Ken so giddy about the season, too, but most of all, she’s excited about the idea of enjoying the good food with her loved ones.<div>Childhood Memories </div>Remember that when were kids, Christmas would unfold like scenes from a movie or a storybook? Gillian Vicencio recalls the time when their whole clan would celebrate the holidays in her grandma’s house.Even as the years passed, Klarisse de Guzman could still feel the magic that resides in childhood Christmas carols. She remembers going around the village with her cousins to serenade the homeowners in exchange for ‘aguinaldo.’Sky Quizon has timeless tales about hanging Christmas socks where Santa Claus could put toys and gifts. This tradition made his holidays as a kid extra brighter until he realized that it was only her mom putting gifts and candies inside the socks. He also remembers receiving money coins from his elder relatives as ‘aguinaldo.’<div>Spreading Love and Kindness </div>The spirit of gift-giving is alive during Christmastime. Thus, for Mutya Orquia, her best “Pasko” is when she was able to share an act of generosity with street people last year.<div>The Gift of Parenthood</div>Celebrating your firstborn’s first Christmas is a milestone filled with joy and wonder. Veteran actor Jaime Fabregas must have been on cloud nine when he became a dad for the first time, especially since his eldest son was born two days after Christmas.Bianca Gonzalez shares that becoming a mom renewed her sense of wonder, joy, and anticipation about the Yuletide season, “Doon ko na-feel na ang Pasko talaga ay para sa mga bata.”“Ang pagkakaroon ng magaganda at mababait na anak” is Long Mejia’s most treasured Christmas gift. The same goes with Bayani Agbayani, who is more than grateful to see his kids healthy at the end of the year and enjoy the Noche Buena with them.Feel the spirit of Christmas by streaming <a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/videos/watch-abs-cbn-christmas-special-id-2023-355046">ABS-CBN’s Christmas Special ID 2023 titled “Pasko Ang PInakamagandang Kwento.”</a>