From root: pasko
Usage Note
Kapaskuhan refers to the festive period and the spirit of Christmas, which is celebrated for several months in the Philippines.
Examples
" Masaya ang kapaskuhan. "
Natural Translation
The Christmas season is joyful.
Literal Translation
Happy the Christmas-season.
" Ramdam na ang kapaskuhan sa hangin. "
Natural Translation
You can feel the Christmas season in the air.
Literal Translation
Felt already the Christmas season in air.
" Tuwing kapaskuhan ay nagtitipon ang buong pamilya upang magsaya at magbigayan ng mga regalo. "
Natural Translation
Every Christmas season the whole family gathers to celebrate and exchange gifts.
Literal Translation
Every Christmas-season gathering the whole family in-order-to celebrate and give-to-each-other of gifts.
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