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Christmas time is here again. Filipinos love Christmas not because of the gifts that they will receive but because it's the time of year where families met again and reunite. Christmas 2013 was a sad time for Filipinos as we've been hit by two unforeseen and deadly disasters that shocked the entire nation and the world. That was the time when a 7 magnitude earthquake and the biggest storm hit our country. Yes, plenty of people died and it was a sad year for most Filipinos.
This year, I can sense that most people are excited to celebrate Christmas and a lot are spending their time with their families. Most Filipinos travel to their provinces to meet their parents and siblings again after long months of working in the city. People working abroad are also coming home for a vacation. The department stores and malls have so many Christmas decorations and Christmas music is heard everywhere.
December is also called the party month. If you are planning to spend your company party in a nice beach or resort, plan and book your reservation 1-2 months ahead of time or else you will be spending Christmas in your company office. No matter how rich or poor a Filipino home may be, expect that they are preparing enough meal for the day for everyone to enjoy. Most people are expected to share their blessings by giving gifts to their loved ones. Expect carollers to roam from house to house, they may be kids or adults or both. Well.. some carollers will also dance so it's really a fun time.
For this Christmas, it's not the gifts that matters most. It's the love that we share with our loved ones. That's the Filipino way. From my family to yours. Merry Christmas!
