CHRISTMAS is a time-honored and a sacred tradition in Filipino Catholic culture. In good times or in bad times, Filipinos celebrate Christmas with utmost sincerity, in joyful mood, and in festive jubilation. But most of all, they celebrate Christmas in the spirit of love---love for the family and for Jesus Christ, the new-born King. Wherever they may be, Filipinos put their minds, their hearts, and their efforts together to celebrate this joyous event. Thus, the Filipino Catholic community of St. Paul's Catholic Church---the migrant workers from Hualien and from the counties in the eastern coast of Taiwan, held their Christmas Mass on December 21, led by Fr. Jean-Pierre Richard, MEP. Right after the Christmas Mass, they shared food together during the Christmas banquet, and shared fun and laughter during the program. It is unfortunate though that the migrant workers couldn't be with their families and love ones during this time of the year. Yet, they celebrated Christmas joyfully and meaningfully because wherever they go and no matter how harsh the situation might be, Filipinos keep it dearly---CHRISTMAS in our hearts...