Reminiscing Christmas 4: The Parol Making Contest of the 1990s

It's an annual contest held inside Mary Mart Mall during the 90s. It is sponsored by a Bombo Radyo Iloilo. Back then there were a few places to see in Iloilo during the Christmas season. The holding of this Parol contest is a hit among ilonggos.

Reminiscing Christmas 3: The Christmas of 1988

There is nothing much. All we have is an Ice Candy Christmas Tree and an impoverish Santa along the Panay Railroad track. Well, she is a good willed neighbor who dressed up like santa so that kids from the neighborhood will have some fun.

Reminiscing Christmas 2: The Christmas of 1990

It was a black Christmas. Black because there was no power. A month before Typhoon Ruping ravaged Panay Island causing extensive blackout lasting for more than a month. We had a Christmas tree but there was no blinking Christmas lights. We only had a candle to brighten the night. But even darkness can't make the mood gloom, because a boy had his christmas gift and mom was safe home from the war in the Middle East.

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Right now, as Ruby is having her onslaught, I pray to keep the families safe so they can share a happy christmas like we had 14 years ago. c"_,)

Reminiscing Christmas 1: Who Was Afraid of Santa?

Who was afraid of Santa Claus when they are a kid? Mom would always make time to bring us to SM Delgado and have a picture taken with Santa. And I am one kid who is hesitant to take a pic. I'm quite hesitant with strangers and Santa is someone I just see once a year. But growing up, I've learned to like santa because he is giving gifts. I hope Santa does send one again this year