CEBU, Philippines - The BER months are finally here, the “official” opening and count down celebration to Christmas in the Philippines and probably in some other parts of the world, as well. This is ...

In the Philippines, the first hint of Christmas begins not in December—but in September. As early as the “Ber” months roll in ...

I was reminded recently that we are entering the “ber” months of the year (September, October …). Given the seasonal changes of increasingly shorter days and colder weather that these months bring, ...

Even as the COVID-19-induced economic inertia lingers on, the “-ber” months (September-December) are once again fast approaching, bringing a modicum of relief from continuing lockdown drudgery. As ...

The orange tint from the sunset outside peeks through the window blinds. The “ber” months have finally come. Evenings are becoming brighter and more beautiful, filled with Christmas lights carefully ...

There’s no snow, no falling leaves and no rain. In Berkeley’s temperate weather, how on Earth are we meant to embrace the seasonal spirit? My answer? Seasons are a mindset. It may be 80 degrees ...

FOR Filipinos, “Ber months” mark the start of the festivities for the holiday season, with the Philippines having the longest Christmas celebration anywhere in the world. During this period, economic ...

When we enter the month of September, this is the beginning of what we call the "Ber Months". This is when we start hearing Jose Mari Chan's undying Christmas song in malls and other places. Some ...