BAMBI Magazine December 2024

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Dear BAMBI members,

Without a doubt, December truly is a magical time, spending Christmas and New Years with friends and family to create such warm and joyful memories and cherished traditions. December also holds a unique warmth for me and my family because we have two adult kids who travel a lot for work and are not at home most of the time. As most families do, we prioritize the connection and cherish the time spent with our loved ones during this holiday season. 

It is wonderful to experience the holiday spirit in different places, as it is an exciting opportunity to explore different cultures and witness unique traditions while celebrating in our own ways. But this year, my family plans to celebrate Christmas and New Year in Bangkok just to add a special twist to our celebrations. Having learned from past experiences, we now tend to go with the flow, enjoy the moment, and not have too many plans. This means we can find a lovely balance between being prepared and embracing spontaneity!

My highlights of these celebrations are finding simple joy and making the most of our time together to create special memories with our family traditions. These include our family reunion dinner, where we organize a special dinner with everyone’s favorite dishes. We never omit the games night with board games using holiday themes; we love to bake and cook together, exchange gifts, and also volunteer at local events so we can give back as a family. But my favorite one of all is the memory jar, where everyone writes down their favorite moments from the year to read together. 

So hopefully we will all be celebrating big and bold this year, having family and friends come together to create and share traditions to add beauty to this season. 

We hope you enjoy the holiday season with your loved ones, creating beautiful memories and cherished traditions. BAMBI wishes you joy and warmth this festive season, and as we step into the new year, do keep an eye out for our volunteering opportunities, events, and activities. See you in 2025!

Simran Rajkitkul

BAMBI Honorary President

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