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Showing posts with label Tradition. Show all posts
The Rush Christmas Tree
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I asked my hubby to get the Christmas tree in our basement so I can start decorating it. It's kind of late to do it but believe me it's still early here. Usually, they put it after November 25 which is the Thanksgiving holiday. It's a little bit odd for me. I can't feel the spirit of Christmas yet. But it's part of embracing the lifestyle here in America. In due time for sure I'll get use to it. In my homeland, when the month of September comes that's the time we go crazy decorating our house. We go out and shop for Christmas stuff. You will hear the Christmas songs all over. Definitely, you will feel the spirit of Christmas. It's fantastic! So, I want to share our christmas tree. It's still incomplete, were still looking for an angel stuff to put on the top of it. Hope you like it. It's not that fancy but still fabulous. My little princess always want to be included in the picture so I have no choice.






























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Halloween Tradition
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This will be my second time to celebrate Halloween here in America. I’ve noticed residents here are fascinated of putting decorations on their houses. This month of October, malls are crowded. You can see shoppers all over and there’s a lot of traffic in the parking lot. In short, people are busy for the upcoming holiday. It’s like preparing for a huge party. Back home in my country, the Philippines some do it, while others do not. Those who do it will prepare their house for a family party. Some go out for bar hopping like in Makati and Malate, Manila. There’s a huge party all the way down the street. They have contest for the scariest costume that will be televised. However, the majorities of Filipino are in the cemetery with candles, flowers and even snack foods. The whole family and relatives are there and solemnly pray. In my family, we usually go to the cemetery. We don’t go for a party. It’s against the law of my clan. We have a strong culture of spending time to our love ones who passed away even if you live in a far away province. We’re going to travel ahead of time so there’s no hustle and bustle. I just missed it and I want to visit my brother’s grave. I want to see my whole family so we can light up the candles together. Sit down and talk. Since, it’s impossible for me to fly back to my country. I will buy a candle, light it up and pray.
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