Christmas Na Sa Pinas!

No : 53-01

September 02,2022

Though it's raining once again and there's a typhoon in the upper part of our country , it would'nt affect the goodvibes that the start of "ember" months brings to us. It is the cue for us Filipinos to start decorating for Christmas , setting up our "Belen" , and hanging our "Parol". You can hear the radio stations playing Christmas Carols and hearing it makes my heart sing with joy. You can now buy Christmas lanterns as they are now available for sale in the street stalls along the road.

Majority of Filipinos are Christians and most of us are Roman Catholics and celebrating feasts are major part of our culture influenced by the Spanish colony from the 16th to 19th century. That's why we put real efforts in celebrating the special one which is Christmas. Yuletide season begin at the 1st of September and would last upto January.

Most Overseas Filipino Workers including our relatives from different sides of the world are sending their "Balikbayan Boxes" this month of September so we can receive it in time before Christmas. Oh! just the thought of having something to receive makes us excited already. What more if you are the one giving? It's happier , fulfilling and joyful act.

It is also the time where i start to buy gifts one by one until i completed what's on my list prior to the occasion coz i hate rushing things. I don't have a long list of "inaanak" though it's a family tradition to give gifts to family members and relatives. We we're not able to do it for the past two years because of pandemic. Hopefully this time will be much more fun.

Though life was hard and inflation is really causing us stress , the "ber months" somehow giving us hope. It has a positive effect in me in particular . Probably because the ber months also bring a cold breeze at least at night. A comfy sleep at night will give you a light feeling too in the morning. The atmosphere seem glowing with positivity coz of the christmas decors everywhere.

I am hoping to share even a little to a few some too. My cousins and I used to do such prior to pandemic and i'm hoping we could do it again this time. As my son always says " Sharing is Caring". It's the season of giving and even for a few people we want to share.

As early as today , the spirit of Christmas is in the air. Hopes are high that everything will be fine and as the special day is getting near , let's do more hustles and make it a goal to make someone happy on that day aside of course from our families. Let's start the vibe and feel the spirit and have a taste of early christmas at bumili ng "Puto Bumbong at Bibingka" sa kanto.

Spread love and kindness folks! I am excited to celebrate it with you guys. Let's start the countdown now! 114 days to go ! Hope we all have a blasts! Maligayang Pasko!

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