WITH Christmas fast approaching, the deep affection Filipinos feel for their families and the warmth of their bonds permeate the air despite the lingering uncertainties brought about by the pandemic. With Yuletide carols playing on the radio, there is no stopping the surge of nostalgia as Christmas-happy Filipinos prepare for the forthcoming holidays with their family. Traditions that are usually observed include lively get-togethers from small, intimate dinners to lavish reunions that gather scores of family members from near and far.

For most Filipinos, however, nothing portrays the precious sentiments of Christmas more poignantly than the homecoming of our modern-day heroes, the overseas Filipino workers (OFWs).