On Facebook, a mission to make Pinoys celebrate the ’366 days of Christmas’

By Anna Valmero CALOOCAN CITY, METRO MANILA— Bethsaida Cantojos believes the meaning of Christmas should go beyond shopping for gifts and partying. She believes Filipinos should carry the spirit of Christmas every day through sharing or simply making someone happy.

First Person: I Start My Christmas Shopping in January

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Random Acts of Kindness: Help given to the height-impaired

As an under-5-foot tall, 77-year-old senior citizen, I would like to thank all the shoppers at Shop 'n Save in South Fayette and the Giant Eagle at Chartiers Valley Shopping Center who help me reach things on top shelves.

Valentine's Day Gifts, Soccer Wear, Free Museum Admission

Follow CT Lifestyle & Entertainment News On The Courant's Features Buzz Facebook Page Just 12 shopping days until Valentine's Day. Don't wait until the last minute and get stuck paying full price for your gifts. Check out the great sales going on at area stores now.

MARTHA SEZ: Undoing Christmas

Sometimes I think that all the hoopla about New year's resolutions is just a way of filling the void Santa leaves behind when he and his reindeer head back up to the North Pole. As Christmas approaches, everybody waits for Santa with bated breath.