it's Christmas soon

@lady1993 (27225)
Philippines
August 28, 2018 6:14am CST
Well, the Ber month is fast approaching. I guess it is only in our country that gets so hyped up early for Christmas As soon as September 1 starts, some people put up decorations, other start selling them, and others do Christmas shopping too. It is a bit weird, but also fun, since everyone seems livelier too in these Ber months. When do you feel the Christmas spirit?
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@Courage7 (19633)
• United States
28 Aug 18
I am praying by Christmas time to be in a new place.
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@lady1993 (27225)
• Philippines
3 Sep 18
I hope you get your heart's desires by then @Courage7
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@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
29 Aug 18
I hope so too!
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@Courage7 (19633)
• United States
29 Aug 18
@andriaperry You are the sweetest friend Angie
@JohnRoberts (109857)
• Los Angeles, California
28 Aug 18
It's way too soon to start thinking Christmas.
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@lady1993 (27225)
• Philippines
3 Sep 18
well, not for some people
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@JudyEv (325390)
• Rockingham, Australia
28 Aug 18
Not till about a week before Christmas - but I'm old and a big jaded. It's good to see people celebrating a little bit early.
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@JudyEv (325390)
• Rockingham, Australia
29 Aug 18
@andriaperry Oh dear, you must be even more cynical than I am.
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@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
29 Aug 18
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@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
29 Aug 18
LOL, I said Dec. 24th.
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@Happy2BeMe (99399)
• Canada
28 Aug 18
Not until December but I like how your country does it. I would love that.
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@lady1993 (27225)
• Philippines
3 Sep 18
yeah, i hear we are the earliest in the world who celebrate it
@dya80dya (33382)
28 Aug 18
Christmas is in December as I know. Or not?
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@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
29 Aug 18
LOL, yes but their country starts celebrating early, three months early.
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@dya80dya (33382)
29 Aug 18
@andriaperry I didn't know this. But maybe they also celebrate in December.
@lady1993 (27225)
• Philippines
3 Sep 18
@dya80dya yes it is still on December 25
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@Starmaiden (9311)
• Canada
28 Aug 18
I haven't had the christmas spirit for so long. My kids are adults now with their own lives to live. My oldest spends christmas with her inlaws. Both of my parents are gone now and my siblings are scattered throughout the country. Coming together at christmas is difficult for all of us. I normally spend christmas day playing my favorite christmas song on my keyboard.
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@lady1993 (27225)
• Philippines
3 Sep 18
that is quite sad I'm not really sure what to say to that... I hope that you can have a get together soon
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@rsa101 (37932)
• Philippines
28 Aug 18
Mine starts when the cool breeze starts to be felt in. The Christmas season indeed last long in our country and could even last till the first week of January the next year. We seem to enjoy this one that as early as September we start to remember this occasion and last as long as it can.
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@rsa101 (37932)
• Philippines
3 Sep 18
@lady1993 I guess everyone is indeed looking for that extra income to make the festivities a happy one.
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@lady1993 (27225)
• Philippines
4 Sep 18
@rsa101 yeah, since we have tons of gifts and food to buy
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@lady1993 (27225)
• Philippines
3 Sep 18
some people look forward to the bonus though.. and i am one of them
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@allknowing (130067)
• India
29 Aug 18
Christmas for me is already in the air what with having to plan that party I organise each year for the less privileged.
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@allknowing (130067)
• India
3 Sep 18
@lady1993 I have been doing it since 1998 with a few years left out and while many come from the same place I have invited other groups as well kids, mentally challenged and seniors from an old age home.
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@lady1993 (27225)
• Philippines
4 Sep 18
@allknowing wow it has been decades. I hope you can continue to do it in the future too
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@lady1993 (27225)
• Philippines
3 Sep 18
oh, that is really nice of you to do so. Do you organize it for the same people?
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@louievill (28851)
• Philippines
28 Aug 18
Personally I feel it's a bit disrespectful when All Saints Day and All Souls Day ( November 1 and 2)has not yet passed. The earliest we consider decorations is after we had paid respect to our dearly beloved by visiting and cleaning tombs in the cemetery. I don't feel comfortable decorating and making merry before these holidays has past just to be honest.
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@lady1993 (27225)
• Philippines
3 Sep 18
yeah~ that is also quite sad. It depends on each person really. For me i don't think Nov 1 and 2 are sad days because our dearly departed are with Jesus now.
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@louievill (28851)
• Philippines
3 Sep 18
@lady1993 that is true, its not a time to be sad but a time to give honor and remembrance. It's also time for the living to have some bonding.
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@lady1993 (27225)
• Philippines
4 Sep 18
@louievill indeed.. i see some people even spend the night in the cemetery with the entire clan
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@JESSY3236 (18885)
• United States
28 Aug 18
My great-aunt decorates her house before Thanksgiving. I think that is too early. I usually decorate after Black Friday (the day after Thanksgiving).
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@lady1993 (27225)
• Philippines
3 Sep 18
we decorate our house during November and remove them on or before February
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@Daelii (5619)
• United States
28 Aug 18
I'm a shop and plan all year... it takes the stress out of Christmas to be able to focus on the more fun aspects of it such as Christ, baking, holiday movies, etc!
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@lady1993 (27225)
• Philippines
3 Sep 18
well, that is good too i don't really think of it much until November
@deba12 (2951)
• India
28 Aug 18
In India, we feel the spirit of Christmas in December.
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@lady1993 (27225)
• Philippines
3 Sep 18
that is nice to know
@Upallnite (141)
28 Aug 18
My husband just said the other day that the bee months were starting soon .That's a turn of phrase I thought was his alone .
@lady1993 (27225)
• Philippines
3 Sep 18
Where did your husband grow up? if i may ask
@lady1993 (27225)
• Philippines
4 Sep 18
@Upallnite oh, i thought he would be from Asia like me
3 Sep 18
@lady1993 multiple states in the Midwest his parents moved a lot his dad was a Early computer specialist and moved job to job
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@simplfred (20608)
• Philippines
28 Aug 18
Next month, I will hear some Christmas songs over the radio. Ha ha.
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@lady1993 (27225)
• Philippines
3 Sep 18
i think i have heard one Jose Mari Chan song on the radio today
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@lady1993 (27225)
• Philippines
4 Sep 18
@simplfred yeah me too, it never gets old.. his voice is still the same too until now
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@simplfred (20608)
• Philippines
3 Sep 18
@lady1993 I love Jose Mari Chan Christmas songs.
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@toniganzon (72285)
• Philippines
28 Aug 18
It's only in the philippines that Christmas is celebrated for way too long.
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@lady1993 (27225)
• Philippines
3 Sep 18
I think it's fun though, since this time people are nicer too
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@rakski (112925)
• Philippines
29 Aug 18
Oh yes, I think we are the ones who have the longest Christmas season.
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@lady1993 (27225)
• Philippines
3 Sep 18
yeah, we sure are
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@sol_cee (38223)
• Philippines
29 Aug 18
The happiest time of the year for me.
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@lady1993 (27225)
• Philippines
3 Sep 18
it sure is.. with all the bonus and stuff too
@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
29 Aug 18
On December 24th.
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@lady1993 (27225)
• Philippines
3 Sep 18
yes, Christmas eve
@Peach10 (1920)
28 Aug 18
Yup Ber in a few more days and we'll be hearing Christmas songs everywhere.
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@lady1993 (27225)
• Philippines
3 Sep 18
yeah!some of our neighbors already play those songs
• Philippines
28 Aug 18
I can't wait to do some shopping for Christmas. We usually put up the Christmas decorations after All Saint's / Soul's day.
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@lady1993 (27225)
• Philippines
3 Sep 18
yes, that is a good time to put up decorations