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WELCOMING 2012:THE UNTRADITIONAL WAY


           Nothing can really beat the conventional way on how Filipinos celebrate the welcoming of every approaching year. For many years now in the Philippines, people celebrate the first few minutes of January with joyfulness and festivity through colorful fireworks display, clamorous firecrackers and trumpets, festive-looking polka dot clothes, distinctive rituals done in houses, and different kinds of food served in the New Year's Eve meal or Media Noche.

          Filipinos were never contented with the commercialized, often watched fireworks display in the television or cable channels during New Year’s Eve. Instead, they practice the pure, unadultered, and thrilling firecracker using which can indeed drive everyone nuts with all the noise and smoke it creates. Despite the fact that the act is dangerous, Filipinos continue to use it because it is believed that the noise and smoke drives evil spirits away.


               Practices which are believed to bring prosperity for the coming year are also never forgotten. Aside from wearing polka-dot clothes, Filipinos make sure that all the pockets of what they are wearing and wallets have money in them. This will ensure that one will not have empty pockets for the rest of the year. Opening all the lights, windows and doors are also part of the celebration to invite good luck in every home.

               Media Noche is always the highlight of the celebration. Lechong baboy, pansit bihon, biko and other mouthwatering dishes are being served for the occasion. All of the food often symbolize prosperity and are believed to bring goodness to the family in the coming year.

       But with all the ecstatic happenings around during the New Year's Eve, Filipinos must also not forget that their safety and health should not be risked because of the traditional activities. One must highly consider that being in good condition in all aspects of his/herself while facing a new fold of time is the best way to start a year. So in preparation for the big celebration, every Pinoy must take into account some ideas that may help everyone push through the next year and welcome 2012 in a healthier and safer way!

ROCK THE NEW YEAR WITHOUT LOSING A LIMB


             Nobody wanted to welcome another year of life with a lost finger or family member. There are oh-so-man ways to create noise this merry weekend in order to cast away negative entities in or outside every home. 

             Instead of using hazardous pyrotechnics, it is wiser to just turn on the radio and let it blare to life, or jiggle piggy banks, or play the musical instruments at home. One can also create homemade drums from water bottle containers and strike them with wooden or plastic sticks.  Using trumpets and whistles can also add up to the noise this New Year.

            If all of these are still not yet so "New Year" for some, they can always turn on their televisions or walk outside of the house to see a live display of colorful fireworks.

            Experts also suggest to celebrate the coming year sans firecrackers, as they always do every new year. So instead of spending money on things that will just blast and leave wastes, it is so much better to spend it for food or other things which will make the event extra special.

START IT HEALTHY

              It is no doubt that in every New Year's resolution, there is always one that says "I will be more considerate of my health this year". So isn't it a good start to practice the resolution right at the celebration? Since Filipinos have a strong belief that the actions you take on the first day of a year will be the same acts you will do for the rest of the twelve months, why not train immediately by serving healthier food for the Media Noche?

     Not all traditional food served during the New Year's Eve meal can be good to physical condition and health. In example, lechon is often present at the dining table not just in New Year but in almost every Filipino celebration. The dish is very fatty and contains the highest amounts of fat, but many consider it the most flavorful.



                     But as a replacement for all the high-cholesterol food served for Media Noche, there are these healthy dishes such as vegetable salad, bowls of fruits, broiled fish with vegetable garnishings (which is also believed to bring wealth), fruit juices, and many more. Food preparation doesn't also have to be costly. It just takes creativity in cooking in order to have a practical and healthy start of the coming year.

CELEBRATE IT YOUR OWN WAY

         New Year celebration can be celebrated in many different ways, not just sticking with the traditions and following what grandmothers and mothers do in the past years. Nobody wanted a celebration which is just the same as the last year. So be more innovative and artistic this coming Media Noche. But never forget that being hale and hearty is the best way to anticipate the coming year. Have a happy start of 2012 everyone!



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The Longest Season: Filipino Christmas Preparations



     Christmas light, Christmas tree, Belen, snowman, santa claus and reindeers. Spaghetti, cake, ham, barbeque and ice cream. Christmas carols, gifts, Noche Buena and “Simbang Gabi”. These are the things Filipinos thought of when Christmas is approaching.

 


After the Halloweens, people were busy putting decorations all over the place. A Christmas tree with a star on the top was often the center of attraction. A big “parol” and poinsettia were present, too. Filipinos were very creative on putting up decorations for the Christmas season.

 Buying presents for all of their loves ones was always on the list. Toys for the children, clothes and sweets. Big or small, with ribbons and cards, gifts are placed under the Christmas tree, waiting to be open for the Christmas hoping it was their wish.

     Children were making musical instruments from used bottle caps, cans, and sticks. To be used for Christmas carols to sing within the neighborhood. “Sa may bahay ang aming bati. Merry Christmas na maluwalhati”, is what you’ll hear, from children who’s hoping for “aginaldo”.

     “Misa de Gallo” or “Simbang Gabi”, was one of the things family, especially the teens, was waiting for during Christmas season. It was a nine night or dawn of mass, that when you’ve complete, will grant you a wish. And after every mass “puto bumbong” was waiting.

     Mommies were busy making list of what to cook for the Christmas Eve. Noche Buena, for Filipinos, was like fiesta. Foods and drinks were spread on the table, to be shared by the family as the time for Christmas approach.

     Too many tradition, too many beliefs. But never forget that Christmas was a season for loving and sharing. This is the day our savior was born. Let us rejoice for the love. Let us rejoice for the joy. That Jesus Christ our savior was born.

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CHRISTMAS SHOPPING ONE-OH-ONE

                  Christmas is a season of giving. When this season starts, everybody was anxious of what would they receive from their loved ones. People were going back and forth to malls and bazaars to find something for their beloved ones: their children, parents, relatives, friends, special someone, and most of all, their godchildren.


Smash Hits This Season
                Each Christmas season is a buying-purchasing time of the year where everyone seems to be enthusiastic with spending. People are willing to spend their money and take a lot of effort to make others happy this Yuletide season. 

                Here are some of the best seller items this season which may guide you on what’s in and trending this Christmas:

  1. Fashion Items
Colorful polo and loose shirts are the best selling tops this season. “Komportable kasing suotin, and you would look fab kahit saan ka pumunta,” says Kim, an avid shopper. Skin-tight jeans or denim shorts are still the best to pair with loose tops.
When it comes to women’s shoes, nude and nuetral-colored pumps and flats are still on the top. “Yan yung mabenta ngaun, siguro dahil pwede ipartner kahit anong kulay ng damit,” says Rona, a shoe seller in Greenhills Bangketa Fair.







  1. Toys
Since Christmas is said to be for children, sales of toys won’t surely flop this season. Angry Bird and Plants Vs. Zombies inspired toys and souvenirs are the bestsellers this time of the year since it is also the hit computer games for children.


              
Worry-Free Shopping Advice
                Christmas is definitely a season where people running around like maniacs and willing to fight for items they need at any store is a common sight in every malls and bazaars. But Christmas shopping doesn’t always have to be that stressful.
                Here are some tips on having a worry-free shopping this season:

1.       1. HAVE A LIST.
Never be impulsive on buying gifts for Christmas. Plan every item that you will purchase for every person that will receive the gift. Even before the season starts, it is better that you make a list which contains the allotted budget for everything that you include in it. It doesn’t matter if you will start if you will start shopping months or weeks before the Big Day, the important thing is every move and buying is according to your listed plan. Being prepared can definitely reduce a ton of worry this Christmas Season.

2.     2.   DO NOT CONSIDER THE PRICE.
Cliché as it may sound, but it’s really the thought that counts in gift giving. Whether it’s a fancy car or a simple gift card, as long as the item is from the heart of the giver, it would undoubtedly be appreciated. So you should never turn your shopping down because of money issues.

3.       3. TRY ONLINE SHOPPING.
Shoppers don’t necessarily need to go to malls and bazaars in order to buy things for their loved ones this Christmas, because by just simply scanning and clicking on your computers, you can already have a gift. In today’s era, shopping online is one of the options you must consider if hustling with the crowd is not your thing.


Shopping Places to Go
                Shopping is a lot easier when you already have a destination in mind where you can find all thing that you need this season.

                Being unsure where these places are? Here are some suggested shopping centers where you will definitely never go wrong this Christmas.

1.                  1. GREENHILLS SHOPPING CENTER
Every Christmas Season, GSC opens up their Bangketa Fair which features stalls offering Christmas bargain Items such as clothes, shoes, bags, fashion accessories and novelty items. At the same time, the GSC provides a nightly Christmas Show for the entertainment of children and their families.



2.    v          2.   DIVISORIA/BACLARAN
When you’re looking for a place which offers quality but affordable gifts such as nice dresses, toys and healthy markets, Divisoria or Baclaran is definitely the place to go. Every item in these places can be bought in a very low price compared to mall rates. If you are hoping to play Santa Claus this Christmas, you must go and check out these places.

  1. TIENDESITAS
Tiendesitas in one stop shopping place located in C-5 Road, Manila. It is famous for its native food, fashion wear and accessories, furniture, antiques, handicrafts, personal care and novelty items, pets, plants, and other Philippine–made products.
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Call me GHENZ. I’m a writer, a dancer, an athlete. I play volleyball, badminton and table tennis. I eat a lot when I’m bored. I love sweets, specially chocolates, and spicy foods. I love to read series such as Harry Potter and Percy Jackson. I love adventure books because I myself was adventurous. I love to go in many places far from home though I feel dizzy when I travel. I want to be a movie director someday. Probably a drama or fiction movie. Or maybe, to be a cover girl for a magazine. That was my biggest dream though I was a bit small and most of the supermodels were tall. I enjoy playing computer games with my friends, especially Defense of the Ancient, IT ROCKS! An above all, I love GOD. 





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