By October, you’ve heard Mariah Carey 200 times. By November, the parols (star-shaped lanterns) are blindingly beautiful. And by December, the entire country is running on a mix of caffeine, ham, and sheer willpower.
Shop in talipapa (small local markets). The meat is fresher, the prices are lower, and you avoid the mall mob. 5. The Family Survival Guide Pasko means family reunions. This is beautiful. It is also exhausting. By October, you’ve heard Mariah Carey 200 times
5 minutes Introduction: The Longest Christmas in the World If you think Christmas starts after Thanksgiving, think again. In the Philippines, Pasko officially begins in the ber months—September 1st. Shop in talipapa (small local markets)
Do not drive. The roads are empty at 3:30 AM, but parking lots are wars. Take a tricycle or ride-hailing app. The Family Survival Guide Pasko means family reunions
(Merry Christmas!) Do you have a crazy Pasko traffic story or a Tita who forced you to eat bibingka at 5 AM? Drop it in the comments below!
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