Christmas season until Jan. 8

THE Christmas season is not yet over, the Catholic Church reminded the faithful Monday.

Give love on Christmas

Christmas this year is not that merry for many in some parts of the world. But despite the challenges, it’s still Christmas, a time to remember the boy who was born in a manger who later influenced the history of the world.

Kids donate ‘tooth fairy’ money to flood victims

CHILDREN, often regarded as “too young to understand” the misfortunes of other people, surprise adults with ideas of helping people in need, even sacrificing their own comfort and convenience.

Fewer Filipinos expect happy Christmas this year

WHILE majority of Filipinos still expect a happy Christmas this year, the number of them saying so has gone down compared to last year, according to a survey by the Social Weather Stations (SWS).

Church seeks revival of ‘panunuluyan’ songs

AN official of the Catholic Church is urging carolers to revive the Filipino tradition of the panunuluyan, or the singing of Bible verses recounting the Holy Family’s search for a room in Bethlehem.

Tax exemptions for big Christmas bonuses eyed

TWO senators have filed separate bills allowing a greater number of Filipino workers to enjoy their Christmas bonuses and 13th month pay tax-free.

Public urged to refrain from using plastic utensils

ENVIRONMENT Secretary Ramon Paje has asked the public to refrain from using plastic utensils and polysterene food containers, popularly known as styrofoam, to reduce the volume of holiday garbage.

Occupy Wall Street plans to ‘occupy Christmas’

FAITH leaders from across the country met at the Judson Memorial Church in downtown New York City on Tuesday to discuss their role in the future of the Occupy Wall Street movement.

Arroyo won’t be home for Christmas

THERE will be no Christmas furlough for Pampanga Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo who is under hospital arrest for electoral sabotage, a non bailable offense.

Church official offers tips for nativity display

FIGURINES in a nativity display should be placed one at a time, not all together in one arrangement, an official of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) advised.

Reflection on spiritual gift of Advent

THE Christmas season is preceded by Advent season, which actually starts the new year, the new liturgical year of the Church.

Aquino cancels cabinet Christmas party

PRESIDENT Benigno Aquino has decided to cancel the annual Christmas party of the cabinet, in deference to the hundreds of people who have been killed in flashfloods due to the storm that hit Mindanao over the weekend, Palace officials disclosed yesterday.

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