'Phing-an Ye'

A literal translation into English would be Peaceful Night, which is to the rest of the crude English speaking people, Christmas Eve. Ever since i learned this word, i've always preferred this description to the English one. For even though, i'm no Christian, i do exchanges presents with friends who are, plus my aunt Teresa is a Catholic so we used to enjoy the school holidays in Penang with loads of Xmas festivities.

This year's Christmas doesn't feel funky and festive. But it does feel peaceful. Which is how it should be. During the World War, there would be a ceasefire. So that calm and serenity prevailed.

SONG FOR A MOOD
Snowman - Mavis Fan. You would have guessed that i probably wouldn't have any Xmas carols or anything happy like that. But a wonderful voice like Mavis' can create a magical atmosphere. Happy Christmas, guys.