Our calendar is pretty well set in stone. Switching months around or renaming them is not really an option. If you have a Filipino in your life, you’ll witness a remarkable thing during the “ber” months: September, October, November, and December. Filipinos eagerly begin decorating for Christmas as early as September, marking the start of these "ber" months. A festive atmosphere is especially important to the islanders. This early celebration reflects the deep significance of Christmas in Filipino culture, making it the longest holiday season in the world.
Desiree
is especially keen on decorations. True to form, my island girl got a modest
start on decorating for Christmas before September slipped away. I’m sharing
two photographs of her handiwork. I must confess: I actually like what she’s
done here.
—Mitchell
Hegman
No comments:
Post a Comment