TROPICAL YULETIDE: Embracing the Warmth of a Philippine Christmas

As I reminisce about celebrating Christmas amidst the tropical warmth of the Philippines, I can't help but marvel at how the holiday spirit thrives even without the nippy air and snow-dusted rooftops. This episode is an intimate reflection on the vibrant and heartfelt festivities that light up the streets here, standing in stark contrast to the cold Christmases of my U.S. past. You'll join me in exploring the local traditions that weave a different kind of yuletide magic—where carolers serenade with untiring cheer and the season stretches beyond its calendar confines, spurred by the absence of Thanksgiving.