How do you celebrate holidays?

When I saw the prompt “How do you celebrate holidays?”, the first thing that came to mind wasn’t fireworks, parties, or trips.

It was Namie Amuro’s classic love song CAN YOU CELEBRATE?.

Maybe it’s a bit off-topic, but the mood of that song perfectly matches how I feel about celebrating holidays.

To me, holidays don’t have to be loud or extravagant.

They are moments to slow down,

to quietly feel—

gratitude for the people around me,

gratitude for the paths I’ve walked,

and gratitude that I can still spend this time with those who matter most.

The atmosphere of CAN YOU CELEBRATE? isn’t noisy; it’s gentle and tender.

And for me, that’s what holidays are—

an inner celebration,

without flashy ceremonies,

just a quiet certainty:

we can keep walking together.