Christmas is just around the corner, and there are ways to celebrate that do not require a large expense. I am reposting two Christmas videos we made last year about people’s Christmas wishlist because they impart a message of hope and love…what the world needs now.
Ibang Kulay ng Umaga
…sa gabing ito ay napagtanto na ang pag-iisa
ay hindi laging nangangahulugan ng kawalan ng saya.
Sa mga kagaya ko, ito ay mahigpit na pagkapit
sa pag-asa na bukas ay iba na ang kulay ng umaga.
Here is the English translation for our non-Filipino readers:
Tonight I learn, when all seems bare,
that solitude can still be fair.
For those like me, it means to stay,
and hold to hope in our own way—
that come tomorrow’s dawning light,
the morning blooms in colors bright.
If we find ourselves working through (night) shifts while celebrations are taking place without us, we can focus on our underlying purpose. Keeping our eyes on our why provides the motivation and direction to move closer to that dream. Work, even if it happens during Christmas day, can still be so meaningful.
Wishlist
Ngayong Pasko, ito ang dinadasal kong regalo.
Apat na sulok ng matibay na tahanan,
aming kanlungan tuwing bubuhos ang ulan.
Tatlong kapuluan ng mahal nating bayan
makaranas nawa ng kaginhawahan
Dalawang mapagkalingang mga magulang,
masaya at maayos ang kalusugan.
Isang mundong patas at payapa
kung saan laging ligtas ang mga bata.
Here is the English translation for our non-Filipino readers:
This Christmas, here’s the gift I pray—
Four strong corners of a home where we can stay,
A place to keep the storms at bay.
Three islands of our dearest Motherland,
May peace and comfort hold their hand.
Two loving parents, kind and true,
With health and joy the whole year through.
A world that’s fair and free from strife,
Where every child is safe in life.
We all may want material things for Christmas, but there are more important things like peace on earth and love for our soul tribe and fellowmen, which are more relevant than ever in my view considering what’s going in the world.
Behind the Scenes
These videos were made with so much care by many artists who toiled over the illustrations for days. Since each video needed 12 frames per second they hand painted more than 1500 frames per video for 4 Christmas videos all in all. The scenes were shot in the studio with actual talents then the videos were broken down frame by frame and the background was added.
The production team used digital animation with experimental techniques, which combines the digital and physical world by creating digitally made animation with mixed media.
Subscribe to our YouTube channel to see videos on DIY projects, Boysen Color Trends, and past Christmases.
