Survivors of one of the strongest typhoons in Philippines ever to hit land defiantly prepared to celebrate Christmas in the ruins of their communities. Hogs were being roasted, Christmas trees adorned streets, last-minute shoppers filled downtown and heavily damaged churches overflowed with parishioners on the eve of the country's most joyous holiday. "Nothing can stop us from welcoming Christmas even though we have lost our home," 63-year-old butcher's ...Tuesday, 24 December 2013
Philippine Typhoon Survivors Celebrate Christmas
Survivors of one of the strongest typhoons in Philippines ever to hit land defiantly prepared to celebrate Christmas in the ruins of their communities. Hogs were being roasted, Christmas trees adorned streets, last-minute shoppers filled downtown and heavily damaged churches overflowed with parishioners on the eve of the country's most joyous holiday. "Nothing can stop us from welcoming Christmas even though we have lost our home," 63-year-old butcher's ...
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