December Babe Musings (My Most Favorite Time of the Year)

I’ve always thought Christmas is celebrated in my country in the most jubilant manner that is unlike any other in the world. Of course I could be mistaken.

the giant Christmas tree at Araneta Center – 3 storeys high

Here, all I have to do is get out of my house and take a walk around the neighborhood to feel the spirit of this special season. When you go to a mall, well, everything could be over the top – but I am not complaining. I’ve always loved Christmas decorations and Christmas music. I also start jonesing for fruitcakes -yup, i love them- and food for the gods.

the most lighted house in my neighborhood. Awesome. I also wonder about their coming electric bill the following month. 🙂

Once, inside a department store, I overheard a young woman telling her friend, “I just took out a one-month salary loan to cover all my Christmas gift shopping.” Wow. I don’t think I could ever be that gallant and generous.

Christmas balls everywhere. I love gold and silver ones. The shinier, the lovelier.

This particular post is the only one that tells how I feel about this wonderful time of the year. And I’d also like to express my fascination for the lovely falling snowflakes WordPress has provided every blog for the whole month of December. Such a delight for me.

Food stalls that offer more reasonably priced food have been set up around the Christmas tree. Many people come here to eat and enjoy.

In Araneta Center, site of the famous gigantic Christmas tree that has been traditionally put up each year, several food stalls have sprouted so people can gather and eat together with their friends and family. With dance music in the background, it’s like one big party.

Inside Shakey’s Restaurant after a hospital visit. That’s me wearing a green dress. My sister, brother and mom are also in the photo.

I may be going through the most difficult time of my life right now, but I still would like to see and feel the beauty of Christmas.

this Christmas tree belongs to a low-level community area near my residence. I find it quite pretty.

Young or old, both rich and poor, it doesn’t matter. Everybody wants to celebrate and be a part of this joyful festivity.

Merry Christmas to you all!