The “Ber” months are upon us. You know: September, October, November, December.
While this may not be a huge
deal for most of us, if you live with someone from the Philippines, you need to
brace for the Ber months. On the islands
of the Philippines, all the Ber months are set aside for celebrating Christmas. You may see decorations going up in public
places as early as late August. By mid-September,
a flourish of Christmas decorations will appear in stores and private settings
alike.
Yesterday, Desiree asked me to
help hang two Capiz lanterns.
“If you stop standing on my
flowers when you water yours, I will do anything you want.” I suggested.
Actually, I said “okay,” but I
wanted to say that.
Desiree brought the Capiz
lanterns with her when she came here in May.
Capiz lanterns, if you are unfamiliar, are elaborate Christmas lights
fashioned from windowpane oyster shells.
They are as lovely and “islandy’ as you get when celebrating Christmas.
This morning, I woke the
Christmas on the islands.
Capiz Lantern in the Sunroom
Video of a Lantern at Our Bay
Window
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