I thought days before Christmas were my busiest days. Japan New Year's Holidays which is OSHOGATSU in japanese, were even busier. はちくち。

I've got loads of things and Japanese Culture to share. so I start with our New Year's Eve.

We celebrated and welcome the New Year in Japanese way which is usually much more like a not-so-quiet evening with loveones. During the day, we dine out to eat Soba with my inlaws.

SOba is taditionally eaten for New Year's Celebration. It supposed to be eaten on New Year's Eve. The long noodle symbolize long life. Most families prepare their home made SOba and serve it with their loveones.

My inlaws just didn't have the time do it so we went to a Japanese Restaurant instead and headed to their home after and stayed for awhile.

During the night, Hubby and I celebrated with beers and foods while waiting for the countdown. Lil Anzu has started to love Chicken since christmas. She even learned to toast by saying "KAMPAI!!!" clearly. She's really funny when she does that, especially with everybody. My lil Anzu continues to change every day and make us laugh with every new thing she learns.

ANyway, half an hour after our New Year's Kiss (azumi was already sleeping), we had the chance to celebrate Philippines' New Year by video telephone.  WOW! SOme of my cousins and relatives were there having a good time while watching my Dad jumpsparking the "paputok" (fireworks). Thanks to technology coz we felt close somehow. I missed another event in our family again. Our house is always the merriest in our street because of the party and fireworks. Hoping to spend our New Year next year with them.

to be continue....