Christmas past, present and futureAfter many years of preparing and celebrating Christmas “behind schedule.” I decided to put up the Christmas tree on the first week of December. The choice was to use the original-fake 10-ft Christmas tree we always used, or the “White Christmas tree” we bought when we forgot to take the “original” out of storage in our place in Lipa City. Well, this year, we once again forgot the original so the white one will serve “for just one more year.” I honestly think we also love the “mall bought” white Christmas tree but are just too embarrassed to admit it. Using several cans of spray paint, glitter and Christmas ornaments plus “snow in a can,” we actually had such a unique Christmas tree that I remember it to this day. Even the photos as well as the slides evoked memories, reminding me of familiar places, even scenes from my past life.

Source: Philippine Star December 23, 2025 16:01 UTC