The Famous 8 Kris Kringle Gifts

During this Christmas holiday, Kris Kringle in schools and offices are famous treat which run for two weeks until Christmas party. It was also called "Monito/Monita". Participants are asked by the administrator to write each name on a piece of paper. The paper are rolled and put in a box after which one by one, the participant will pick out a piece. The name written on the paper you selected shall be your monito/monita or your "baby". You shall then be his/her "Daddy or Mommy".

Generally, you are only supposed to give daily gift to your baby. However, some babies also give gifts to their Daddy or Mommy. It is mandatory to hide your identity when giving gifts to your baby and vice versa. A help from a friend is usually sought.To make the game more interesting, instead of real names aliases are used. In this case, nobody will know who you are.

During the period of the Kris Kringle, our administrator shall put a theme on each day on which you have to match your gift. There was no price tag on the gift you will give. Here are the 8 popular themes and the corresponding gifts:

1. Long and hard - Tira-tira (a sweet and flexible candy)

2. Red, hard and soft - Itlog na Pula (Itlog na Maalat, Salted Duck Egg)

3. Green, sweet and spicy - Vicks candy

4. Soft and hairy - stuffed toy

5. Long, soft and purple - Eggplant (Talong)

6. Round with a hole - Doughnut

7. Slippery when wet - Ice cream

8. Hard when inflated - Ball

Kris Kringle is for fun and everyone is expected to be creative in giving gifts.