Each year in the Philippines, children Christmas carol from house to house each night beginning on the 16th through Christmas day. They carry homemade drums and bells and anything else that will make a nice sound to accompany them. They sing a mixture of Tagalog and English Christmas songs. In return, they receive a Christmas treat. It is similar to American trick or treating I guess. Emily loves to run to the gate and pass out little goodie bags. The songs they sing at the beginning may vary, but they usually end with the same thank you song that is sung in English to the tune of "Someone's in the Kitchen with Dina". This year we filled little bags with cookies, p-nuts, a sucker, and a kiat kiat.Kiat kiats are tiny little minature oranges available at this time of year. We love them. They are so sweet and just the right size for eating.
Here are 3 little guys who have come by every night this week.
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