JAKARTA - Welcoming the moment of Christmas, Sarwendah chose to celebrate it in a simple but warm way. For him, the essence of Christmas lies in being together with loved ones.

"At Christmas, you eat the most with your children, get together with family," said Sarwendah in the South Jakarta area, recently.

One of the traditions that has never been absent from his family is exchanging gifts. This moment is always eagerly awaited, especially by his children.

"The gift currency is right. So we exchange gifts at home. So it's like just hanging out with family, just the closest people," he explained.

Apart from family, he will also celebrate this moment with his work team. Eating and exchanging gifts are ways to strengthen togetherness.

For decoration matters, this year Sarwendah tried something different. If he usually calls for professional decoration services, now he is assisted by a friend who is a makeup artist (MUA).

"Usually call people decoration ... But if for example now, because I'm still MUA, I'm just right again, 'It's okay, I'm the one who's decorin'," he said.

The decoration process was carried out in stages and impromptu. He and his friends bought new knick-knacks little by little to match their wishes.

Although there is no typical food tradition, the warmth of family gatherings is more than enough. For Sarwendah, this moment is the real meaning of Christmas.


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