J. Julius

I'm finally flying home to Philippines. Can't wait to see my asawa (wife), family and friends. After ten long months the time is finally here! Its now 9:30AM HST and I just now finished packing. Checking the weather for next week ect. I'll get home on Christmas eve so it's the holiday so need remember to take it slow and enjoy every moment with family for sharing, for giving, and a time for food, fun, and friendship.

Our Christmas eve in the Philippines is one of the traditions most families celebrate. It is a night without sleep and a continuous celebration moving right into Christmas Day. As December 24th dawns, preparation begins for Noche Buena, which is a family feast that takes place after midnight.

Now! We no winter or snow in the Philippines at Christmas time. There are very few pine trees. We no traditional Yule log or fetching of the pine sprigs from the woods. But yes Santa Claus, though visible in displays and believed by most Filipino children to exist, seldom comes bearing gifts.


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