Christmas eve, ang traapik! (traffic snarls!) on thoroughfares fronting the malls, groceries, markets, etc. The upside is, it probably means there is a lot of economic activity — Good for business — if  good for business — good for…labor (?) (i’m starting to sound like a text message). Hope everybody got their bonuses on time! Send your greetings early… like :

[alex  typed this up (from me) this is his computer! i interrupted him, have to sign out right now; happy holidays!]