What to expect on Christmas in the Philippines.....

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Too funny not to share here as well.... ;)

http://www.spot.ph/newsfeatures/humor/64273/10-unforgettable-pinoy-christmas-household-staples

Yes, you have to go to the site. Sorry. ^^;

BUT here is the link to Jose Mari Chan's "Christmas In Our Hearts" which you can listen-watch over on youtube:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l4z22oBCCDA

and the FULL ALBUM! XD

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Of_k91OL_-k

Here is what a Parol (a star-shaped lantern) looks like:



that is the basic shape with no lighting implements on it.

This here is the wikipedia entry:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parol

This is a sample of the more elaborate version of the Parol made out of capiz shells: