I am not quite sure if this 'tradition' is just common in the Philippines or anywhere else, but when September 1 steps-in, this is when the Christmas feels starts to step in. Well at least here in the Philippines as I am quite aware of it.
Some may begin decorating for Christmas this early on. But not for me.😃
You already begin to hear Christmas carols playing in the background in some establishments already which is like having a feeling of longing for Christmas.
As my contribution to this tradition, I just usually begin to play Christmas carols but not really on blast. Not to be over-exaggerating. The term is 'sakto lang'.
I usually begin to put Christmas decors during Halloween period so that when November steps in, the decors are already in full-blast and somewhat in place already for a longer time.
"Deck the halls with boughs of holly
Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
'Tis the season to be jolly
Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la..."
This has been the second Christmas coming where we are still beset with the Covid19 pandemic. The last year we are bereft of any festivities or gatherings. But I really truly feel that this is the true essence of Christmas...to be able to spend and celebrate it with your family...face masked or without.
~ ang pasko ay sasapit pa lang kaya tayo ay magdiwang ~
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