Unwrapping the gifts under the Christmas tree means the world to children in this particular time of the year. As for adults, our Christmas wishes may also mature, waving off a few material things to give way to non-material wishes to come true. Christmas is the time of the year …
Read More »The Filipino Christmas Tradition Called ‘Simbang Gabi’
Misa del Gallo in Spanish, Missa do Galo in Portuguese, Misa de Aguinaldo in Venezuela, and Simbang Gabi here in the Philippines. Whichever way we call it, this tradition will never banish every Christmastime. Which one are you attending to? There are two schedules of Simbang Gabi which we know …
Read More »Batangas Recreational Activity: Kayaking
DESTINATION: Anilao, Mabini and Maricaban Island, Tingloy For most non-divers, kayaking and other water activities are the next best thing to enjoy Anilao, Mabini, Batangas. Resorts in Anilao offer kayaking at random rates – sometimes it is included in the day tour package, sometimes you have to pay separate rate …
Read More »Ang Iba’t Ibang Parol ng Paskong Pilipino
Isa sa mga simbolo ng Paskong Pilipino ang parol. Christmas lantern sa Ingles, ang parol ay literal na ‘star’ ng kapaskuhan. Noong isang linggo, may napadaang nagbebenta ng parol. Yung gawa sa makikintab at makukulay na palara na binibenta sa halagang P15 o P20. Yung mga madalas dinadala ng mga …
Read More »What’s in a Pinoy Christmas Wishlist?
Christmas is not just a season for kids. So they’re not the only ones entitled for a Christmas wish. In this day and age when social media define relationship status and smartphones know no distance and boundaries, what else can you wish for Christmas? Wish as a noun according to …
Read More »Halloween Feature: Got a Scary Story to Tell?
This is not meant to scare the hell out of you, our dear readers, but we’re just curious. Do you have some creepy stories you will never forget? It may be your own experience or that of someone you know. If you want to share a story that caused you …
Read More »A Shopping Challenge at SM City Batangas 3-Day Sale!
Today is the first day of the 3-Day Sale of SM City Batangas. Our Team went there for our usual ‘checking out’ of what are the good finds or the best buys around the mall. To make it more exciting, Gerlie and I agreed to do a shopping challenge. We …
Read More »Early Christmas Shopping Guide for Batangueños
According to a Yahoo! Philippines article posted earlier today, prices of Noche Buena goodies and gifts items are expected to rise on mid-November. Batangueños, most if not all, are fond of last-minute Christmas shopping. I can tell because I see them rushing to malls and supermarkets a few days before …
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