Posts Tagged ‘ Christmas ’

Santa Claus becomes Filipino

December 20, 2009
By Jan
Santa Claus becomes Filipino

Today we were in Cubao. One of the Universities of Manila was organizing a parade for Christmas. And a Christmas parade without Santa is not done. The University of Modern Arts (the said organzing university) hired a real Santa and his wife to go in the parade. But when I took their picture,
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seasons in the Philippines

December 14, 2009
By Jan

Tropical countries usually have only two seasons: the wet season and the dry season. The Philippines has also different seasons. Many people are laughing about it and say there are 3 seasons: the rainy season, the hot season, and the very hot season. Some people might say that the typhoon season is number 4.
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Snow man detected in Marikina City, Philippines

November 29, 2009
By Jan
Snow man detected in Marikina City, Philippines

It’s Christmas time. In colder countries this means snow and cold weather. Not in the Philippines. It’s warm as always with temperatures around 30 degrees Celsius every day and lots of sun. Yet I spotted a snow man in the street in Marikina. “How is that possible?”, would you ask.
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preparing for Christmas

September 18, 2009
By Jan
preparing for Christmas

There is an R in the month. That means the Philippines starts preparing for Christmas. When you enter shopping malls, you can see the well-lighted Christmas trees and other decor in display. Stores are changing their selection with lots of Christmas items. Some stores are playing “Silent Nights” already and are “dreaming of a white...
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