Christmas this year

For the past years Philippines has always started to express the celebration of the Christmas season early by decorating two or one month before December. It is an anticipated season where families gather and have a great time together. But for the years after until present date. People have been slowing down. And who could blame them? With all the price increase each year, people are being more practical and saves money as much as possible. It saddens me to see this. I used to see a lot of houses overly decorated with Christmas decors and lights, so warm, so happy and that around the months of August and November. Now it the 17th, and you can really tell that Philippines is very much affected by the Global economy. I don't see what I used to which reflects the anticipation of the Christmas season.