In the Philippines, it appears that the Christmas spirit is vibrant as Santa Claus takes to the streets to manage traffic in Pasay, located south of Manila.
Dressed as Father Christmas, traffic warden Ramiro Hinojas aims to infuse a bit of festive joy into managing the traffic on a bustling street in the city.
With great enthusiasm, he seeks to enhance the holiday ambiance, hoping to ease the frustration of drivers stuck in traffic jams.
In the Philippines, the Christmas festivities kick off as early as September every year, with offices adorning their spaces with colorful star-shaped lights known as Parols, while employees don festive costumes.
Television networks also join in the celebration, with news reporters reminding the audience of the countdown to Christmas day.
From December 16 until Christmas Eve, the four-month-long celebration intensifies with the religious observance of Simbang Gabi, or Evening Mass, held daily by Filipinos.
The phrase ‘Maligayang Pasko Sa Inyong Lahat,’ meaning ‘Merry Christmas to Everyone,’ is frequently heard in workplaces, homes, and on Christmas cards.
