Wonderful world

CEBU, Philippines - Allow your Christmas trees to bear flowers. Like the embellishments you were accustomed to—the bigger, the better.

Mauves and pinks are so back but rendered in muted tones. As décor elements, it’s already minimalism when they’re only margined with metallic dusts.

Well, we like good, cohesive concepts. But you alone have the final word: As long as the tree can support all those, carry them home.

In fact, we do not want to steal your fantasy. So here, live the story of the nutcracker, the convention of fairies, and the wonders of winter.

But then again, take full advantage of the visual power to narrate to the children about the greatest story ever told—that once upon a time, a child was born in a manger.

Of course, the world has already witnessed the best Christmas gift: When all nations gather to rebuild a typhoon-hit country. (FREEMAN)