With the arrival of Septem'ber' and Octo'ber' so begin the 'Ber' months (some go so far as to say the "Burrr months," I figure someone's saying "burrr" somewhere in the world as I sit here in a tank top and shorts). In the Philippines, this means Christmas season has ensued. Since I haven't been to the mall lately I could have easily forgotten this if it weren't for the Christmas music coming from the house next door in the variety of the Chipmunks' rendition of the 12 days of Christmas. Oh my.
For some, having four long months of Christmas commercialism is a joy. I know a few Americans here that love it. For others, who have a low tolerance for even a month's-worth of Christmas music, the 'ber' months are just an annoyance. I'm trying to have a good attitude. (Okay, I realize I'm not or else I wouldn't be posting this.) Classic Christmas music is one thing - Nat King Cole and contemporaries heard in the month of December - but the Chipmunks? On October 1st? You've got to be kidding. There are just a few too many annoying things about America that have made it to Filipino culture for my liking.
3 comments:
omg! i would love the ber months. I recently told matt that I would give up a month of summer if we could have an extra month of christmas.
haha, i was explaining the Ber months to my friend just the other day. guess what i just saw in San Fran?? a Jollibee!! i was in shock, how are there enough Pinoys there for that?
You are hilarious!
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