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Transcript
00:00Two people were killed by a dangerous train in Texas, USA.
00:07According to the authorities, it is not yet clear what happened,
00:10but the train collided with a tractor-trailer that was at the crossing.
00:15The train was loaded with hazardous materials,
00:18but none of it was damaged.
00:20Two train cars were killed, while three were injured.
00:24A house was also burnt.
00:26The investigation continues.
00:30Caroling is one of the people who gives life to the Filipino Christmas.
00:34But this tradition has many benefits aside from what Aguinaldo receives.
00:39Vona Kino has a report.
00:41🎶 Christmas song 🎶
00:58The last part of the Filipino Christmas,
01:01whether young or old,
01:03is a game in singing the Christmas songs.
01:06The Tamporeros of Ilocos Norte National High School
01:11are full-force caroling.
01:13They are able to save more than P10,000
01:17that they will use to buy a new instrument.
01:20The senior citizens, members of the Catholic Women's League of Makati,
01:26level up their caroling by using anklongs, bells, and keyboards.
01:31It really uplifts the feelings of the seniors.
01:35At the same time, if we sing,
01:38and for the Lord,
01:39we are all happy.
01:41But aside from money or Aguinaldo,
01:43there are other benefits of caroling.
01:45According to a musical director,
01:47singing helps the lungs.
01:51You expand your breathing.
01:53So a professional singer is longer when praising.
01:57It's also an exercise for the lungs, good for the lungs.
02:00According to a psychiatrist,
02:02caroling or group singing
02:05has benefits for our mental health.
02:07It boosts oxytocin or the bonding hormone.
02:11Because when we are in a group,
02:13we feel that we belong in a community.
02:18Especially when there is a bonding moment with friends,
02:22with colleagues at work.
02:24It also lowers the stress level.
02:27Because we laugh,
02:28we talk in between caroling sessions.
02:31It also lowers our anxieties.
02:35It helps us to be creative.

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