Tanya Aguila, Lesley Rivero, and Sam Valenciano on Sharing Christmas Magic at Home

by Alexa Villano
December 16, 2025

Modern Parenting’s editor-in-chief Marga Tupaz sat down with Tanya Aguila, Lesley Rivero, and Sam Valenciano on Christmas traditions and the magic it brings to their families

Christmas has a way of bringing families together—through cherished traditions, thoughtful gifts, and meaningful moments spent at home. In this special edition of MP Couch Talk, editor-in-chief Marga chats with Tanya Aguila, Lesley Rivero, and Sam Valenciano about the traditions they grew up with, as well as the new ones they’re now creating with their own families.

During the conversation, the moms share fond Christmas memories from their childhoods and how these experiences have shaped the traditions they’re passing on to their kids today.

They also discuss the subtle signs that signal the start of the season—from Jose Mari Chan songs and peppermint mochas to matching Christmas pajamas—that let them know Christmas is just around the corner.

Watch more of what Tanya, Lesley, and Sam have to say on MP Couch Talk, in partnership with SM Home.