Round fruits for the New Year brings luck all year round
Although 13 is considered by some to be an unlucky number, some Filipinos still prepare 13 fruits during the New Year.
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Although 13 is considered by some to be an unlucky number, some Filipinos still prepare 13 fruits during the New Year.
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3…2…1… As the clock strikes midnight, homes across the Philippines erupt in laughter, cheer, and—sometimes—a chorus of excited shrieks as children and adults…
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The last day of the year usually has families busying themselves preparing for the start of another year.
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There is no oxymoron in this. The sound of firecrackers popping brings a sense of excitement and festivity, but it also brings peace to our hearts.
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The lechon sits at the centre of our holiday tables...and in my uneasy thoughts.
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Luck is swallowed, rung away, broken, scattered, or shared, depending on where midnight finds you. Let’s visit 13 countries – an ambivalent number – and see…
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Due to hard — and changing — times, gift-giving during the holiday season had already evolved over the last few decades. Until the 1980s, standard Christmas…
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Since Kris has not been in the best of health in recent years, I don’t expect anything this season. All I want is for her to be well again. Never mind the…
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Who needs Santa, really? In my humble opinion, that old chap is a bit overrated.
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Mary might be a factory worker whose contract ended just as her belly began to grow, carrying not only a child but also the weight of judgment placed on…
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In the province of Bataan, locals have a tradition of eating suman alongside dinuguan during the Christmas season. This pairing has become a staple of Noche…
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. brought cheer to Filipinos this holiday season as he fielded humorous questions from netizens and shared practical tips,…
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Every Christmas, a familiar ritual unfolds in Filipino homes. Children rehearse greetings, parents prepare polite reminders, and ninongs and ninangs brace…
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There is something magical about this chaos. The sounds of laughter, chatter, and holiday music fill the air, creating a jovial atmosphere.
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Simbang Gabi in Pampanga is magical compared to most provinces in the Philippines, as Kapampangans celebrate the Yuletide season masses with a procession, all…
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Listening to the Mass on the morning of 25 December reminded us that the celebration was not just about play or food, but about faith, gratitude and…
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A maternal uncle performs the custom by knocking out the bride’s two front teeth using a small hammer.
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