00:00Let's start with a trivia, KarsP.
00:02Did you know that the traditional display of the Christmas tree
00:06started in Germany in the 16th century?
00:09The decorations used back then were fruits and flowers.
00:14The highest artificial Christmas tree was erected in Italy in 1991.
00:20It is 650 meters high.
00:22It will literally light up the whole surroundings when it is lit.
00:27And KarsP, speaking of Christmas lighting,
00:30join me in another Christmas lighting ceremony of a mall in Manila.
00:36Let's watch this.
00:39A mall in Santa Mesa, Manila,
00:42lit up a 45-foot giant Christmas tree in their annual lighting ceremony.
00:48The theme this year is City of Lights,
00:51where red, yellow, and gold lights are filled
00:55and the towering Christmas tree is a 3D display
00:58that became the center of Christmas lights.
01:02One of the highlights of the night is the appearance of Santa Claus
01:06with his dwarves.
01:08There are also Christmas carols and various dance performances.
01:13Christmas is about spending time with family and loved ones.
01:18I'm happy because you didn't receive any gifts or material goods.
01:24And that means that even at a young age,
01:27you know that Christmas is about hope, love, and positive values.
01:31And I'm grateful and thankful to our children for that.
01:34What we look forward to the most is family time,
01:36which is very complete.
01:38Eating together and, of course, gift-giving.
01:42The kids are also excited to share their wishes for the upcoming Christmas.
01:48I am looking forward to lighting up the Christmas tree
01:53with my family and friends being together and happy.
01:58I'm looking forward to spend time with my loved ones in Christmas.
02:02And my only wish in Christmas is to spend time with my loved ones
02:06and celebrate the joy of Christmas.
02:09These events are one of the things that Filipinos are always looking forward to.
02:13It is a reminder of how happy and bright our Christmas is.
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