Here it comes! It is December again, the most anticipated month of most Filipino children. This is the month of family gatherings, parties here, there and everywhere. In the Philippines we spend lavishly on Christmas, not only on gift giving and parties, but with our Christmas decorations. The most common decorations in our homes and offices are Christmas trees and Christmas lanterns, we call Parol.
Children anticipate Christmas presents from dads and moms, godparents, nearest kin and close friends. Underneath the Christmas tree is the best place to gather all the presents and open them at the same time on Christmas Eve, after a family dinner we call Noche Buena.
Christmas lanterns line up busy streets at night. Or continuously illuminate homes until the wee hours in the morning. Forget about Earth Hour 60 in December. After all, comes March, is the time for synchronize celebration of Earth Hour. To most Filipinos December is the most expensive month.
No matter how we thought of the Holiday Season. Let us not forget the essence of this especial occasion. Think of something special why you celebrate Christmas. I do not want to touch on religious beliefs and magical Christmas. Just make this Holiday something that will become special and make you happy. If it makes you happy to give, then nobody is going to stop you. Remember it is more blessed to give than to receive. If you have no one to give your presents to, I am here.☺
mom, I emailed Santa my Wishlist..but he didn't reply..guess you need to buy me a bigger red stockings to hang in the window Mom..or maybe red big boots will do better?? *thinking hard*
sleeping for the hole holiday will be great for me I guess.. here in our place x'mass is like just an ordinary day. but no matter how you spent it its the feeling of fulfillment that matters.
@beanizer_05 - Hahahah! Merry Christmas Baby Batman. The red stockings will do. The red boots might drop on your head you know.♥) @Cheqna- Yes, we are planning a family get together. :) @Stephaine - Hopefully all VLs I filed will be approved. :)
Noche Buena? Are the Phillippines influenced a lot by Spanish traditions at Christmas JP? You haven't told us what presents you want, hmm what do you buy a princess?
@THE OLD GEEZER-Thanks Ron, glad you like my story. @Multibrand- Yes, Christmas is anticipated by kids and some employees in the Philippines because of our 13th month pay and to some their bonus.@NENSA MOON-Despite my busy work schedule I find time to enjoy the Holiday Season.
@Country Mouse Studio- I am glad I shared some of our Christmas traditions. @Ryan- Yes, Spain contributed a lot in our cultures and traditions. Philippines was under Spanish rule for so long before the Americans came. A slim Omega wrist watch and a laptop are on my wish list. I am not picky you know. Heheh...:)
We do the same here in Norway on Christmas Eve, dinner first and gift after. I thought it was only in Northern Europe we open the gifts on Christmas Eve..
@roffe- Not sure if the tradition was handed down from our Spanish ancestor. But yes, we open the gifts on Christmas Eve. @sudhi - Hey girl, you mean Hindus do not celebrate Christmas? I hope you could write about your Christmas tradition in your blog.♥)
@jolly not to get off the topic but do you remember god father and god mother hiding during x'mas season hehehe... and are you ready for the gift? hehehehe
@ Stephaine I do not give expensive items to my god children. I just give them toys. I never give money because I got to thinking their parents might spend the money in some other way. I only have few godchildren. Only among very close friends. I do not intend to be a politician anyway. :)
The Christmas lanterns sound so pretty. I would love to see a picture! I really enjoy reading your blog posts and learning about your culture and country, Jolly!
Autumn Transit
-
The usual gallimaufry of images with an emphasis on the seasonal change as
we move through autumn.
*Trees*
In my neighborhood.
[Click on images for bette...
Valentine's Day is Coming
-
Featured Cards for Valentine's Day See the ad on the right side for a link
to all my cards
This wonderful goat was a childhoot friend as I wrote about in a...
MULBERRY’S HEALTH BENEFITS
-
*MULBERRY IN A POT*
*MULBERRY *is a fruit bearing tree that is easy to care of. The bark,
roots, leaves and fruits are all edible and has a potential heal...
-
Been a while since I joined "Virtual Run" (VR), and with long MCO -
Movement Control Order (and no interest from family members..haha) I
basically had to w...
-
*Hello! *
*I have been busy getting older and wiser. Since my last post I have
retired. Living on social security and enjoying not have to live the craz...
New Indian COVID Strain Could Be More Infectious
-
As reports of a new strain of coronavirus in Maharashtra emerge, AIIMS
Chief, Dr. Randeep Guleria on Saturday, 20 February, told NDTV that herd
immunity, e...
2020 Year in Review
-
After an eighteen year career as a broadcast journalist, I scooted behind
the camera and became a photographer! While I love photographing portra...
My Pregnancy and Faith
-
To me there's no such thing as "easy" pregnancy. In one way or another,
expectant moms have their own stories of discomfort at some stage. This
gives a l...
UNCONVENTIONAL MARRIAGE 2019
-
*As the dead channels are coming back to live on YouTube I do feel my dead
blog deserves a chance ..lol..*
*Few of my friends who read my blogs already kno...
My 19th Letter To Freedom
-
Hello Son, Writing to you another letter just so you know how I feel about
being your mother at this time of the year. So we celebrated your birthday
more ...
GoPro HERO5 - The Best Travel Campanion
-
Don't you just love to have a great camera with you on your travels so you
can capture stunning photos and videos? In the past, this used to mean you
had t...
External Hard Drive Buying Tips
-
An external hard drive is the hard drive that you can find inside a PC or
notebook, but that it is mounted in a separate enclosure. Usually, external
hard ...
The King: Yoyoy Villame
-
Since my birthday has gone & went, I have long since been in deep
contemplation as to which local band to feature. With so many crazy
talented acts to ch...
Moving to the Google Developers Blog
-
For the latest news about developing for Google+, please read the Google
Developers blog. We’ll post all new announcements about the Google+ API,
buttons, ...
Reverse Psychology!!!
-
The first time I read this word in the dictionary I found out it to be
silly, later on when I remembered my past memories of some friends and
colleagues I ...
Insanity Workout +
-
Hello! It's been a while since I posted a personal blog. Too bad I had my
90-day fat loss experiment out of track. It went off-course because I was
not det...
Choose a Rented Peugeot to Spice Up Your Life
-
If you're from the metro, it's not easy to go to the airport on time,
especially if you're busy. One of the things to consider is traffic and the
availabil...
Solutions for CodingBat : count7 (Recursion)
-
Question
Given a non-negative int n, return the count of the occurrences of 7 as a
digit, so for example 717 yields 2. (no loops). Note that mod (%) by 10...
Face Emoticon Theme Danbo
-
f you want to change the face of danbo you want to make, you should do the
editing before you print danbo pattern by replacing it with the following
emoti...
Managing Your Finances
-
Ever since I moved out (see: The Highs and Lows of Moving Out ), I have
learned the value of money. And since I am close to reaching my Save Big
Challenge ...
The Secret of Money Making Bloggers
-
Some bloggers have made thousands of $$ from their blogs, but,
unfortunately, most bloggers failed to do so.
In order to find out the secret of those money...
Friday Photography #93
-
This post is a part of our weekly photography inspiration series. Each
Friday we feature some of the most professional and amazing photographs
captured b...
Best Tips to Get Sexy and Smooth Legs and Feet!
-
You must know how to take care of your skin of face, but maybe you have
neglected the fact that you also need to take good care of your legs and
feet to...
New Tech Adjustable Dumbbells- my guide
-
The new generation of high tech *Adjustable Dumbells*, give you the
ability to change the resistance in seconds with a simple motion. All you
need to do ...
Getting close with the elepahants
-
My first encounter with the elephants didn't happen in a zoo but down the
street one fine night a few years ago. Me and my buddies were having dinner
at on...
An Ode To Grandpa
-
On many an occasion, professional wrestler Ric Flair stated that “To be the
man, you have to beat the man”. There are very few men who matched my
grand...
Sinking Into Memories
-
An incessant beat of old melody Clings to my ears so firmly As I step into
a quiescent journey To the realm of past secrecy Hidden deep in the midst
of his...
If you've noticed I've not been active...
-
...it's because I'm fed up with trying to convince idiots in this country
that we are headed down a path of ruin. That a majority of entitlement
oriented a...
New Cakes and Pastas from Figaro.
-
I have not visited Figaro for quite a while, so when I got an invite for
their food tasting event about a week ago, I said, *sige* join *ako*.
Well I'm ri...
Ever had what you said at work misinterpreted?
-
It happens to us all!
So many words have different meanings and interpretations. Dictionary.com
has 97 definitions of the little three letter word *"run...
I'm [Not] Downtown
-
Greetings *I'm Downtown!* readers, *all 89 of you!*
The picture above depicts the area around my new home. After a few job
interviews and several very ...
Transit
-
Hello World...
Summer is slowly fading away & winter is slowly paving its way here
I always love this seasonal transit...
[image: il_fullxfull.2855024...
Amphenon as Creative Web Design
-
Web design is the art of creating web pages, this emphasis on creativity
and use of technologies such as the use of HTML, CSS, ASP, SSL, PHP, XML
and other...
Mandarin Orange Cream Cake
-
My son always picks this for
his birthday cake in December.
But this cake is awesome in the
summer because the icing is light and creamy.
*Mandarin Orang...
The Passing
-
I just remember when my mother was teaching Rizal Course during her
younger days, these beautiful lines were highlighted in her Zaide textbook:
*"Si s...
Muscat city
-
Marhaba, the traditional words of welcome in Oman, will greet you wherever
you go, while the atmosphere of peace and optimismimmediately confirm the
fact t...
Heartfelt Apology...
-
There once was a little boy who had a bad temper. His father gave him
a bag of nails and told him that every time he lost his temper, he must
hammer a...
Reason for my Absence
-
I guess it is time to fill you in on why I disappeared for about 4 weeks.
It was a combination of work, soccer and intensifying my job search.
The good ...
peek in..
-
*just sharing these things i live with.. :)*
*this is my new baby.. ASUS K52J Series.. :) a 2010 christmas gift.*
*Hey! take a look.. what do you see?*
*....
Different types of Seizures.
-
*Generalized seizures,*
*Absence seizures;*
Absence seizures are brief episodes of staring.
During the seizure, awareness and responsiveness are impaired. ...
The vegetable seller...
-
'The vegetable seller'by Vincent This painting was one of Vincent's work
that sent to me by email ... I just choose this one without any
consideration...
8 Minute Legs Tone Legs Leg Toning
-
[image: 8 minute legs workout, tone legs, leg toning, tone legs workout,
leg toning exercises, shape legs, leg shaping, shape legs workout, leg
shaping wor...
Sinar Mas Faces Sanction from Industry Body
-
Sinar Mas Faces Sanction from Industry Body
An industry body for sustainable palm oil on Thursday accused Indonesian
giant Sinar Mas of breaching its pr...
Pet or Pest-That is the question
-
I believe pets are an intregal part of family life,and we had a diversity
of creatures, big and small, over the years. Some will always be treasured
memori...
FIFA World Cup 2010 Football Fever
-
Fifa World Cup football fever is everywhere. Whole world's become crazy now.
Find some crazy and funny football fans photos from FIFA World Cup 2010,
South...
Certificate of Recognition
-
Our best effort as a team, we garnered 95% quality assurance (QA) score
for February 2010. February is a Love Month dedicated to our customers. We
are hap...
18 comments:
Mewy Cwistmas mom!
*hugging mommy*
mom, I emailed Santa my Wishlist..but he didn't reply..guess you need to buy me a bigger red stockings to hang in the window Mom..or maybe red big boots will do better?? *thinking hard*
Hi JP,
have a good time with your family and friends during this festive season.
:-)
sleeping for the hole holiday will be great for me I guess..
here in our place x'mass is like just an ordinary day. but no matter how you spent it its the feeling of fulfillment that matters.
Thanks for sharing about your Christmas traditions. It was very interesting :-)
~Ron
Hi JP,
It is good to know about how you celebrate Christmas.
@beanizer_05 - Hahahah! Merry Christmas Baby Batman. The red stockings will do. The red boots might drop on your head you know.♥) @Cheqna- Yes, we are planning a family get together. :) @Stephaine - Hopefully all VLs I filed will be approved. :)
Hi JP,
Love to know how you and other Filipinos celebrating Christmas...
Hope you enjoy the holliday.
hugs,
nensa
yes, it's so interesting to learn how you celebrate. Christmas is expensive here too
Noche Buena? Are the Phillippines influenced a lot by Spanish traditions at Christmas JP?
You haven't told us what presents you want, hmm what do you buy a princess?
@THE OLD GEEZER-Thanks Ron, glad you like my story. @Multibrand- Yes, Christmas is anticipated by kids and some employees in the Philippines because of our 13th month pay and to some their bonus.@NENSA MOON-Despite my busy work schedule I find time to enjoy the Holiday Season.
@Country Mouse Studio- I am glad I shared some of our Christmas traditions. @Ryan- Yes, Spain contributed a lot in our cultures and traditions. Philippines was under Spanish rule for so long before the Americans came. A slim Omega wrist watch and a laptop are on my wish list. I am not picky you know. Heheh...:)
We do the same here in Norway on Christmas Eve, dinner first and gift after. I thought
it was only in Northern Europe we open the gifts on Christmas Eve..
I wish you a marry Christmas
I wish you a marry Christmas
and a happy new year..
wow christmas eve is so beautiful even im a hindu i love to celebrate christmas and best part of it is christmas gifts & deserts...
@roffe- Not sure if the tradition was handed down from our Spanish ancestor. But yes, we open the gifts on Christmas Eve. @sudhi - Hey girl, you mean Hindus do not celebrate Christmas? I hope you could write about your Christmas tradition in your blog.♥)
@jolly not to get off the topic but do you remember god father and god mother hiding during x'mas season hehehe...
and are you ready for the gift? hehehehe
@ Stephaine I do not give expensive items to my god children. I just give them toys. I never give money because I got to thinking their parents might spend the money in some other way. I only have few godchildren. Only among very close friends. I do not intend to be a politician anyway. :)
The Christmas lanterns sound so pretty. I would love to see a picture! I really enjoy reading your blog posts and learning about your culture and country, Jolly!
@Jill Wellington - There is so much to learn about our culture my friend. I am just too busy to write more often.
Post a Comment