by Edie Mindell
For Christians throughout the world, one of, if not the most awaited event in the year, is Christmas season. In the Philippines, a predominantly Christian nation, the holiday season is ushered in by the 1st BER month " September and goes on thru October and November till the last day of December, and even extends to the Three Kings in January. That looooong I myself, a sentimentalist, eagerly welcomes the BER months and even returned Merry Christmas greetings from officemates on the 1st day of September. Corny? You might say so but I tell you " its Filipino life and I love it. Early morning of September 1, the radio plays Pasko na, Sinta ko (Its Christmas time, my Love) with its melodramatic tune and lyrics that gives goose bumps to many.