“Kulang ang pasko kung walang hamon.” That statement maybe an over-generalization but you’ve got to admit it, you’ve heard it uttered maybe by someone you know, in the movies, in tv show interviews, or you may have even said it yourself. Many Filipinos, especially those who can afford a little luxury, want and expect to have a Christmas ham serve during Noche Buena. For them, the holiday celebration just isn’t complete without the presence of smoked or cured ham on Christmas eve. Having ham on the dining table also signifies that medyo nakakaraos ka sa buhay kasi afford mo, kahit one time lang, kahit tuwing pasko lang. Yes, Christmas ham is still considered a luxury product that many Filipinos only partake once a year. This is because they are a bit pricey, usually ranging from P200 to P2,000 and higher. Not to mention that many of these special hams are only widely available during the ‘ber’ months. The Christmas ham is very popular that one ham ...