Hundred Days and After
The Philippines is known for having the longest Christmas celebration. The one hundred-day countdown to Christmas begins on September 1st, and this is known as the "Ber Months season." The onset of the Northeast Monsoon (Amihan) was one of the major factors that triggered this sort of cold weather during this season. In comparison to a typical month like summer, the daytime is also faster and shorter this season.
Even before the first day of December, many of the houses were decked out in Christmas decorations, ensuring that the entire area remained bright despite the sky's rapid darkening. The start of the Misa de Gallo on December 16 also signifies the beginning of Christmas carols in the vicinity of individuals of all ages. Aside from that, there was a hundred-day countdown that was broadcast on television stations, radio stations, and other media platforms.
But this great tradition that our country has been stalled due to the COVID 19 pandemic since the year 2020. Many of these celebrations, practices, and gatherings are restricted for the sake of protecting everyone's health. Many young folks have been eager to play outside again without restrictions over the past year, and now, before the end of this year, the year 2021 these youth were given the opportunity to do a Christmas carol within their neighborhood. This is due to a decrease in COVID 19 cases in certain parts of the country.
The children were also given the opportunity to celebrate Christmas yet again in an old normal manner, just yesterday, many children eagerly went to their ninong and ninang's (godparents) house to ask for an aguinaldo (Christmas gift). Though the day had come to an end, and young people were still scattered throughout the streets. Children can be seen playing and enjoying Christmas Day even in public places such as malls.
It's great to see the kids having a good time this Christmas, and it's delightful that they are able to celebrate the holiday without any restriction once more just like the old days. Many young people have apparently been still going door to door asking for aguinaldo, indicating that the Philippine Christmas celebration does not truly end in the one hundred days countdown.
Disclaimer: I am neither a psychologist nor a financial advisor, and all of my pieces were done for entertainment purposes only. What I've written here is merely my personal opinion, and any statements made are based on my personal views and should not be taken as fact. Always do your due diligence.
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