Pasko Review
By October, you’ve heard Mariah Carey 200 times. By November, the parols (star-shaped lanterns) are blindingly beautiful. And by December, the entire country is running on a mix of caffeine, ham, and sheer willpower.
Don't try to do everything. Pick two traditions: maybe Simbang Gabi and Noche Buena . Skip three parties. Buy your ham in November. By October, you’ve heard Mariah Carey 200 times
Do not drive. The roads are empty at 3:30 AM, but parking lots are wars. Take a tricycle or ride-hailing app. Don't try to do everything
Every Filipino household cooks for 20 people, even if only 5 are home. Buy your ham in November
Shop in talipapa (small local markets). The meat is fresher, the prices are lower, and you avoid the mall mob. 5. The Family Survival Guide Pasko means family reunions. This is beautiful. It is also exhausting.
If you can navigate September to January in the Philippines, you can navigate anything.




























