Chrsitmas Season

@shattered (1728)
Philippines
November 16, 2010 7:11am CST
You know its Christmas Season when its a holiday and the malls (even Shangrila!) are packed with people... Even the roof deck parking is full! WOW and they say poverty is increasing...
5 responses
• Philippines
16 Nov 10
We used to park very easily because our car is tiny and there is not much people parking in the mall near our place...until November arrived... and I had to get off the car and do the shopping alone while my husband waits until someone pulls out of the parking area. This is an indication of Christmas season...for those who have the cash and the credit cards I guess.
@shattered (1728)
• Philippines
17 Nov 10
Credit cards! The free gift check and free meals! they just make you want to give you a reason to spend more! Though we have to do the same, on our part, I have to stay at the car let my wife do the shopping! This is really a time when people overspend and get into debt. It is a fun and happy season I just hope it wasn't as commercialized as it is...
• Philippines
16 Nov 10
I think the malls are packed at this time because majority of the work force have already received their 13th month pay. So, people are probably doing their Christmas shopping this early. What you see inside the mall is not a good indication of the reality outside. The D,E market don't have this luxury of shopping. Their income is not even enough for basic necessities.
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@academic2 (7000)
• Uganda
16 Nov 10
It brings alot of joy, although it comes with alot of expenses too! Right now am thinking of gifts for my wife and two boys, they will nee funky things but it is worth it because a happy Christmas in the family is just wonderful!
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@shattered (1728)
• Philippines
17 Nov 10
I agree, we received the best gift on Christmas day, I guess thats why we want to give to others the best that we can... I just hope we can give gifts without causing traffic? hahaha
@SimpleBB (1329)
• Philippines
16 Nov 10
Yeah, the same question lingers in my mind whenever I goes to malls. Well it's natural for people to earned the whole year and spend all during Christmas. It is also the time companies gave bonuses to its employees. But there are also people who only does window shopping or just spend time in the malls, thus make it fullpacked during Christmas season. It's also the time for big discounts and special or unusual items can be seen in malls. Malls are really for people with money.
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@shattered (1728)
• Philippines
17 Nov 10
I agree. Just going to the mall cause so much (fare, toll fees, parking) then you would have to spend on overpriced food on a stall in the food court or in one of the fast food or restaurant joints. Not to mention that you can buy almost anything in the mall somewhere else cheaper... The sales and the bonuses makes sense though, it is also the time people get in debt!
• Philippines
16 Nov 10
Yeah, christmas season is once a year and we are really excited with this holiday, it's the best season I love, think of the gifts, food and bonuses! Lol! :-)
@shattered (1728)
• Philippines
17 Nov 10
Bonuses... I pray we have one again this year! hahaha That's the good thing about the season, gifts, food and yes... Bonuses! But of course lets not forget the reason for the season ;D