Christmas is our favorite time of the year. Everyone seems happier. When one hears Christmas music they will typically have sweet memories or some experiences may flood their minds of a favorite Christmas, a particularly memorable gift, or a family tradition.
Something I learned this year about the Filipino culture was they start Christmas music September 1. This period is also known as, "The months of BER"; as in, SeptemBER, OctoBER, NovemBER, and DecemBER. In the United States, Christmas music typically starts mid-November or immediately after Thanksgiving - the last week of November, noted as the official start of the "Christmas Season". Since we are still in a LDR, we use social media for real time video communication. For fun, starting on September 1, I decided to wake Mabel up with Christmas music to honor her cultural practice. In waking her up I would see a smile come across her face when she heard the music even though her eyes remained closed. I played the typical classic songs to start the season. For example, Mariah Carey - All I want for Christmas is you, Michael Buble - It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas, Holly Jolly Christmas, White Christmas, and Frank Sinatra - Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, etc. I can honestly say, there is no better way to see your special someone wake up than with a magnificent smile on their face! It is a true heart warming experience. For me this was another "First", playing Christmas music in SeptemBER. Happy Holidays Mabel! :)
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