There is a poem that is quite famous, called "A Visit from Saint Nicholas" although these days, it is more commonly known as "The Night before Christmas." It was written by Clement Clarke Moore. Although the original date that it was written is unknown, it was first published in 1823 by the Troy, New York Sentinel. The original publication did not credit an author, it was anonymous, … [Read more...]
The Twelve Days of Philippine Christmas
December 23, 2011 by 22 Comments
A couple of years ago, I wrote a new Philippine interpretation of the classic Christmas Poem, The Night Before Christmas. As much as I wanted to run it for Christmas again this year, I have run it two years in a row now, and I decided it was time for something new. If you have not read my interpretation of The Night Before Christmas in Davao, though, I'd encourage you to give it a look, and I … [Read more...]
Bob’s friend!
December 8, 2011 by 11 Comments
A few days ago Bob bought a basketball for some kids that he knew a few months ago. Bob introduced me to these kids like a month or two ago. They are living not too far from our house. Really near the small market in our area. One of the kids was kind of the head of the group, his name is JJ. He is more friendly and talkative to Bob. I think when they first saw Bob passing by at the market they … [Read more...]
It’s getting to be that time of year
November 11, 2011 by 23 Comments
Yes indeed, it's getting close to the holiday season again. For Filipinos the Holiday Season starts when the months end with "ber" like September, so now that it's already November, Christmas is almost here. There is a lot of excitement in the Philippines at this time of year. People are happy and friendly. Back in the States, and in much of the world, people look forward to what gifts … [Read more...]
The Day after…
December 27, 2010 by 36 Comments
It’s Sunday the 26th as I crawl from my bed, and sit at the computer to pen (or type) about the phenomenon known as Christmas in The Philippines. I thought I’d experienced all that was different here, or different than my Native New England Christmas’s of long ago, or during my ten years in Puerto Rico and all the other places I’ve been to around the world on Christmas day, I can be so … [Read more...]
It’s that time of year again
November 26, 2010 by 27 Comments
Yes, as the title says, it's that time of year again, holiday time. Today, US time, is Thanksgiving in the USA. It's the day after Thanksgiving here in the Philippines, although actually Thanksgiving is not celebrated here in the Philippines, obviously. Thanksgiving is an American holiday, commemorating the arrival of the first Pilgrims in the USA, and how they gave thanks for the blessings … [Read more...]
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