Tweets Proving That Christmas In The Philippines Is Uniquely The Best
1 min readThere are numerous reasons why the Yuletide festivities in the Philippines trigger a strong sense of nostalgia – especially among OFWs away from home.
We may not have a winter wonderland and falling snowflakes. But we have our own traditions and distinct customs that make our holiday season one of the merriest celebrations in the world.
The Holy Trinity of Christmas is Jesus, Jose Mari Chan and Mariah Carey
The Philippines is a title holder of the longest Christmas season in the world.
Competition between malls is more than about sales
Long ATM queueing means long checkout lines. #WillingToWait
The line starts even from the road
Good thing online shopping and free shipping is on the riseÂ
Food Fest is expected, with the perfect lineup of Christmas food staples
Taking it to the streets, level-up caroling is a thing
The thrill of exchanging gifts is worth the stress though
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The weekly Monito-Monita is an affordable training for creativity and imagination
It’s also the season of payback time
Also: A season of hide and seek
There’s an abundance of envelopes from all directions
And the fashion aurahan on Simbang Gabi
The real ‘Star ng Pasko’ is the cash that’s about to slide into your bank account
(Read: 12 Filipino Behaviors That Are Considered Rude In Other Countries)
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