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• November 15, 2011, Vicmico writes: Nice pics Jan, thanks. Had some leftover from our visit last year november so I figured this a good opportunity to share them with the other forum readers. They were taken in my favorite part of Manila, Makati. Vicmico

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• September 20, 2011, Brent Dmitruk writes: that's not fair! i live in canada and like to enjoy 4 months of christmas but even with christmas creep there won't be enough till the end of next month. the phillipines is the best, like me they actually dont complain and get tired of christmas fast.

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• February 10, 2011, Cas writes: Hello Jan, The window decoration does not look bad. I guess they are proud of their decoration. Recently I spotted a selfmade Christmas tree on Honday Bay Regards, Cas
• February 12, 2011, joop writes: Jan . We think in the Philippines it is Chrismas and New year all year long, we visited so many house where the banner of Merry Chrismas and a Happy new Year just belonged to the house decoration. One advantadge: It saves time and work. regards. Joop
• February 12, 2011, Jan writes: Joop, smaller stores and private houses often have christmas decors all year round. I do not think that it belongs to the house decor. Often they do not know where to store it properly or they are just lazy to remove it.

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• December 5, 2010, Marvin writes: Here is our little humble tree
• December 5, 2010, Jan writes: A very humble tree !! thanks for posting.

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• October 3, 2010, Rich writes: Love the budah santa!!!
• October 4, 2010, Jan writes: Yes, must be a weired mind to have created this !! ;-)
• October 5, 2010, Dave DeWall writes: The Christmas music playing at our local SM City Mall the first day of September really is hard for me to adjust to, Jan, but since this is my second Christmas in the Philippines, I think I will be more used to it this time around.
• October 5, 2010, Jan writes: Hi Dave, Do not forget that we are guests in this country. It is US who have to adjust to the way of life here. We can only report about this for our readers abroad. Merry Christmas to you and your family !!!
• October 11, 2010, david writes: No dis-respect to anyone, but since my child days "I learn to hate Santa Claus"! I prefer the three kings story is more realistic and moralistic from the historic perspective. Mr. Santa fits the class of Alibba and the 40 thieves story.
• October 12, 2010, Jan writes: David, santa claus is toooooo much comercialized lately. Actualy I do not like christmas time at all, but what can I do?
• October 27, 2010, john writes: I agree with Dave De Wall. 'Celebrating' Xmas in September is a nonsense. It removes the true joys of what Xmas is all about and worth celebrating. Also it is not just about adjusting to their way of life. Filipinos have their parties on Xmas eve, but come Xmas day they all disappear and go home. Filipinos are friendly and inquisitive but when pushed have rather little tolerance for foreign cultures anyway. Foreigners permanently living here are NOT guests, unlike visitors to the Philippines. No, I like my Xmas in Decemeber.
• October 27, 2010, Jan writes: John, Thanks for visiting my website and giving your opinion on this subject. As a Dutch I also look different at Christmas in September. In my eyes it is also much too early. In Holland shops and the like are NOT allowed to have Christmas displays before December 6. On that day we celebrate Sinterklaas. See the story about Sinterklaas and Santa Claus HERE and also HERE, both an interesting read and to know more about these persons.

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• December 15, 2009, Dave DeWall writes: Hi Jan, yes, I can tell the difference in the weather since arriving here only this past July. This month has been the most pleasant that I have enjoyed. Pleasant temps and nice breezes. I can sleep much better in the evening. The monsoon rains have stopped, and we have just the occasional shower. Guess I better get that aircon in our bedroom before the heat starts up again. Merry Christmas to Flor and to you, Jan. Have a great holiday!
• December 15, 2009, Jan writes: Hi Dave, You better prepare for the months March and April, they can be very hot. Above 35 Celsius during the day and 25 or more during the night. Aircon would be fine, but just a good electric fan is much cheaper in electricity consumption. But it seems that your place, on de edge of the jungle in Guimares is a cool place? With some cool breeze? or am I wrong?

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• November 30, 2009, Jay Castillo writes: Hi Jan! I would also like to wish you and Flor a Merry Christmas and a Joyous New Year! I see you've been visiting the city where we live... err used to live. :-)
• December 2, 2009, sunshine plata writes: jan and flor, a very merry christmas to you too! still thrilled that u guys came to visit me at rockwell, even if i didn't have the chance to stand up and show u around...i really appreciate it! hope to bump into you both soon!!! :)
• December 2, 2009, Jan writes: Hi Jay, We have been reading that you were living in Provident village. You wrote that your house had a lot of damage. We are living near Masinag and we visit Marikina regularly to go to the market. Thanks for your wishes and express ours to your family too.
• December 2, 2009, Jan writes: Hi Sunshine, Good to hear from you again. I hope you didn't suffer too much from Ondoy and that all your works were not affected. We will run into eachother one day.... I hope. Please express our best wishes also to your family.

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