1Clink-a sharp ringing sound, such as that made when metal or glass are struck.

2.Distance-an amount of space between two things or people.

3.Platter-a large plate that is used for serving food and especially meat.

4.Inside-the inner side or surface of something

5.Sometimes-occasionally, rather than all of the time.

6.Shivering-shaking slightly and uncontrollably as a result of being cold, frightened, or excited.

7.Behind-in the place or situation that is being or has been departed from

8.Irritable-having or showing a tendency to be easily annoyed or made angry.

9.Quarreld-have a heated argument or disagreement

10.Because-used to introduce a word or phrase that stands for a clause expressing an explanation or
reason.

Summary

Set in a Philippine barrio at Christmastime, it relates the story of the birth of the third son in a poor
provincial family. The eldest son explains to his younger brother the traditional practices that are
involved in the birth of the baby. The story serves mainly to paint a quaint picture of barrio life by
presenting local color and the rhythms of the lives of simple folk.

Characters

1.Berting

2.Santiago

3.Don Anchong

4.Baldo

5.Artemio

6.Inzo

7.Pedong

8.Tia Accol

9.Nana ikkao

10.Nana Dalen

11.Tia Anzang

Setting

1.Santiago
2.Katayagan Hills

3.Baguio

4.La Union