Dingdong Dantes Shares Easter Tradition That’s Shaping His Kids’ Hearts
The actor and host share how writing has shaped the views of his daughter Zia and son Sixto
Easter is often a time for rest and reflection for many families. For Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera, it has also become a chance to check in with their kids, Zia and Sixto, in a more intentional way.
During a recent trip abroad, the actor shared a family tradition they’ve started—sitting down together to write their dreams, wishes, prayers, and reflections.
A Simple Family Practice
“It’s slowly becoming an Easter tradition for us,” Dingdong shared. “We sit down and write our dreams, wishes, prayers, and reflections—for ourselves, for each other, and even for the world around us.”
This year, they did the same in a quiet park, taking time away from their usual routine to pause and focus.
Learning from Their Kids
For Dingdong, reading what his children wrote stood out the most.
“You notice it in what they choose to say, in how they see things,” he said. “Their answers now carry a kind of insight that catches you off guard.”
One of his children wrote about wanting war to stop, while the other talked about wanting people to stay healthy—something he connected to a story about eating broccoli to stay strong.
These responses, he shared, show how children process both big and small ideas in their own way.
When Gratitude Hits Home
But what stayed with him most was a simple message from his kids: “Thank you for the sacrifice, Dad and Mom.”
“As parents, that hits differently,” Dingdong admitted.
Because most days aren’t about grand gestures. They’re about showing up, working hard, and doing what needs to be done—often hoping your kids understand why.
He also shared his appreciation for Marian, who helps their children see the bigger picture and understand the love behind those everyday sacrifices.
A Meaningful Reminder
For Dingdong, the moment became a reminder of what Easter represents—sacrifice, faith, and renewal.
It’s also a reminder for families to slow down, reflect, and make space for conversations that matter, even through something as simple as writing things down together.
Frequently Asked Questions
He shared that they sit down together and write their dreams, wishes, prayers, and reflections as a family.
He has two kids, Zia and Sixto, with his wife, Marian Rivera.
He noticed how his children express both big hopes, like wishing for peace, and personal insights about health and family.
It gives them time to slow down, reflect, and understand each other’s thoughts and perspectives.
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