Dingdong Dantes shares family’s Easter tradition

Kapuso actor Dingdong Dantes offered a glimpse into his family’s Easter observance, sharing a quiet tradition centered on reflection, gratitude, and faith.

In a Facebook post, Dantes said his family has made it a practice to write down their dreams, prayers, and hopes each Easter—not only for themselves but also for others.

“It’s slowly becoming an Easter tradition for us to sit down and write our dreams, wishes, prayers, and reflections. For ourselves, for each other, and even for the world around us,” he said.

He shared that this year’s observance allowed them to slow down and connect more deeply, particularly with their children, whose perspectives continue to evolve.

“What I appreciated more this time was seeing how their views are slowly taking shape… their answers now carry a kind of insight that catches you off guard,” he added.

Dantes recounted how one child wished for peace, while another spoke about health in a simple but meaningful way.

“One wished for the war to stop… The other talked about broccoli… Now he wishes for everyone to be healthy so people can live longer,” he said.

The actor said one moment stood out most—when his children expressed appreciation for their parents.

“But what really stayed with me was when they said, ‘Thank you for the sacrifice, mom and dad.’ As parents, that hits differently,” he shared.

Dantes also expressed gratitude to his wife, Marian Rivera, for helping guide their children in understanding the meaning of sacrifice.

Reflecting on the message of Easter, he said the moment reminded him of a deeper spiritual truth.

“That the greatest sacrifice has already been made… and now that He has risen, maybe this is our reminder to leave behind what weighs us down and rise with Him,” he said.