Christmas

02

Jan

By Cali Asajar

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‘Give thanks for the gift of life’

CHRISTMAS SHOULD center on giving thanks, not on material gifts, as the birth of Jesus Christ reminds people of the gift of life, a Dominican priest said. In his homily during the Christmas Mass, Fr. Dexter Austria, O.P. said material things are only supplements of what Christmas is all about.…

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03

Dec

By Alyanna Ysabel Sacramento

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Mga Muning

Sa unti-unting paglubog ng bituing iniikutan, Magiging isang kulay ang lupa at langit, Ang mga muning sa kalye ang silang lalapit, At kakapit sa mga kabalyas na ating bitbit.   Sa pagtugtog ng kampana ng simbahan, Isang palatandaan ng paglubog ng araw, Ang mga parola na nakasabit sa bakal-bakal Ang…

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27

Dec

By The Flame Staffer

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Socially distant, virtually close: Filipinos adapt to the ‘new normal’ Christmas

THE PHILIPPINES is known to have the longest celebration of Christmas. It arrives as early as September as homes, malls, and streets begin to be adorned with holiday lights and decorations. Filipinos conduct gatherings left and right. Then, on Christmas eve, families remember the birth of Jesus Christ together around…

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25

Dec

By The Flame Issues

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FTV Episode 2: Towards a happy and thrifty holidays

For our second episode, we will discuss about the increasing consumerism among the youth and student budgeting tips this holiday season. Tune in and learn from this episode's guests, Asst. Prof. Elizabeth Viven Magbata and Artlet Student Council's tech and logistics director Danica Kate Alfonso. — Supervising Heads: Dawn Solano,…

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23

Dec

By The Flame Issues

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VLOG POPULI: Christmas Wish

The Thomasian community is now in the holiday spirit. In this Vlog Populi Christmas special episode, The Flame asked Thomasians their grown-up Christmas wishes and hopes. Director: Axel Aldana and Bless Aubrey Ogerio Writers/Researchers: Pauline Nicole Bautista and Joss Gabriel Oliveros Voiceover Artist: Lyle Joseph Paraboles Videographer: Ethan Cardaño Animator:…

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29

Dec

By The Flame Features

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Nasaan si Balikbayan?: How an OFW family celebrates Christmas

THE YEAR 2011 was the last time Hannah “Hans” Joy Baquiran physically celebrated Christmas with her father. This would be the tenth year they will celebrate the holidays with an unfilled seat by the dining table.  As Hans and her mother Liza Baquiran prepared food and gifts for their relatives,…

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22

Dec

By The Flame Issues

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VLOG POPULI: Christmas Special

With the Christmas season and New Year approaching, Filipinos are hoping for brighter days. However, uncertainties related to the upcoming elections and the looming threat of the Omicron variant are giving people reasons to temper their optimism for the coming year.  Given this context, The Flame asks: What are you…

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19

Dec

By John Patrick Magno Ranara

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Enliven the Christmas spirit with resourceful decorations

by JOHN PATRICK A. MAGNO RANARA THE START of Paskuhan is usually marked by the illuminating of Christmas decorations.  From glittering lights and intricate ornaments to the towering Christmas tree in the University’s grandstand, these decorations are what make the Paskuhan event more enjoyable, said Andrew Joseph Chanco, a Theology…

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17

Dec

By The Flame Culture

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Thomasian tales: Flashbacks on pre-pandemic Paskuhan moments

RECOGNIZED as the most anticipated annual event for every Thomasian since 1991, the University's Paskuhan marks its 30th year with the theme ‘The Pilgrimage: Our road through trials, our road through triumph.’ The University invites Thomasians in its second virtual Paskuhan this year. The chief-of-staff of the University of Santo…

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06

Dec

By The Flame Culture

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Start a fruitful Christmas season with fruity drinks and desserts

by JOHN PATRICK R. MAGNO RANARA and THEA ANDREA C. MAGUERIANO A BOWL of fruits on a center table of a typical Filipino dining room not only adds vibrant colors to one's home but also becomes part of the Filipino food culture. In this time of yuletide season, fruits become…

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