Good tidings to everyone! The holiday season is almost at its end. We already attended several gatherings this season starting from the classroom Christmas Parties, family gatherings, reunions, and more. So many memories were made and are going to be made yet. I had one of the best just happened at our HIVE Christmas Party that we had last December 26, 2023. Yes, it was one of the best and most memorable I had this year. Do you want to know why? Please stay with me as I will tell you about this precious time we had in our " HIVE CHRISTMAS PARTY CEBU 2023".
A Break from a Break
I've been on hiatus for more than 3 months for many reasons, more on health problems and the busyness of a working mother. But the day I read that 
The venue was Sacaan Tropical Beach Resort at Tabunok, Sogod, Cebu. Going to the venue could have been my problem that day because I was not familiar with the place but thanks to 
We were the first ones to arrive at the venue and the first thing to do was to have a quick tour of the surroundings and take a few pictures of it.
Preparing the Venue
A few minutes later we looked for the wall where we could put the tarpaulin and realized that it was down part, so they proceeded down. While I spent more time eyeing the nice view above. I just felt relaxed looking at the view.
There they were starting the decorations when I went down. I helped in putting the balloons on the other side of the wall around the tarpaulin that
At last, it was done. 
These were the gifts to be given to each Hive Xmas gift pair.
These were the prizes 
The Program
The venue was set. We waited for the others to come and had each signed the attendance sheet and put on the name tags provided by
The first part of the program was the practice of presentation lol. Nay, when everyone was all in, they (they because I don't know what group I belong to, haha) spent more than twenty minutes practicing their presentation. The goal was to have that shirt 😅. Then the program was started and hosted by the witty and on-the-go 
First was a short prayer, then welcome address by our special guest Mr.
I don't have a capture of me playing the games nor on the graceful walk I had because I always forgot to ask someone to take pictures of me.
Next were the games initiated by the "Game Masters" I joined almost every game trying my best to win the shirt but ended up in the consolation price which was the Cadburry Chocolates.
After the games, was the group Christmas presentation. There were four groups, and each group had a very nice presentation and had their best to win.
Lunch Break
This time we were so very serios. Seriously falling in line to have our lunch 😁. Kidding aside, it was a sumptuous lunch and a moment of unwinding our self with the delicious food and a very relaxing view of the resort simultaneously making a stronger bond with each other while eating together.
Giving of Gifts
One thing that got me very thrilled about this Christmas Party was the mystery behind the codenames of our Manita/Manito.
I wondered who DISNEY PRINCESS was. The more I got thrilled when I read her Wishlist. But that day another feeling overtook my excitement when I saw that her Wishlist was broken into pieces. What I did was to prepare a lot of explanations to whosoever she is and hoped she would understand.
When my codename was called by 
Mmmm..Let's say, my smile on this picture is only one percent of the smile, joy and laughter I had when I knew who the DISNEY PRINCESS as he revealed himself. The DISNEY PRINCESS is
The same with the feelings of other hivers in the party as they exchanged their gifts, super enjoyed giving and receiving the gifts.
Last Part
Awarding for the best in Hawaiian attire, winner of the group presentations was done before taking pictures.
I was one of the top five of the walks of best of Hawaiian attire but I was not the winner because I forgot my earrings hahaha.
Thankful for all these beautiful faces of Cebu Hivers who attended the Christmas Party and
I have lots of moment uncaptured by camera in this event. But in my mind and heart these were clearly (as HD) captured, stored, and cannot be erased easily. Memories to look back that will make me smile and laugh even when I'm alone 😁. What a Merry Heart indeed.
Thank you so much for the time. May all of us have a fruitful New Year. With love, mommyjane.