Christmas in Philippines

By Chrysty De Guzman - December 22, 2017

According to my sister Wikipedia, Christmas is an annual festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, observed most commonly on December 25 as a religious and cultural celebration among billions of people around the world.In Philippines, is a very special holiday . In Philippines, Christmas  is a very special holiday. Filipinos are celebrating the longest Christmas festival  starting from the BER months (September-December extended to January for the Three Kings Celebration). There is this famous song "Pasko sa Pinas" by Pop-Rock Princess, Yeng Constantino that says "Walang tatlo sa Pasko sa Pinas"  (No one can beat Christmas in Philippines). Definitely YES for me, would you agree?

Let me tell you some WHY’s

1.      Misa De Gallo
It is the 9 dawn Christmas Eve Mass attended by Filipino staring from the 16th day of December. There’s a belief that once someone completed it, she can wish and surely be granted.

(Google)

2.     Christmas Party/Year End Party
Usually celebrated in school or in Corporate world or within the clan of family acknowledging the success of each and one for the whole year. A season which everyone will get up and party with friends, colleuges and family.

3.     Gift Giving
Christmas Party is also a season of gift giving as everyone thought that it is a perfect time to be thoughtful and kind.

4.      Festive Foods
Who wouldn’t be excited for the famous Queso de bola and lechon on the table? Get your body ready as Christmas is a cheat season for everyone. Mouth Watering foods and (ohhhh) not to miss the Wines.

(photo by Pinoy Espesyal)


5.     Christmas Decorations
Tis’ a season to decorate the house for a festive mood. As this adds good vibes for the season. In Philippines, it is also a season to show everyone the creativity each has possess because Lantern Competition is everywhere.



6.     Christmas Carols
This is a season to let go of your shyness and be proud of your singing talent.

7.     Christmas Shopping
Everyone shouldn’t miss this season of sales. Go get your cards and cash ready. Wave your goodbye Christmas Bonus and 13th month pay.



These were just few on what to really expect to our country during Christmas Season. Get your camera ready as you’ll use it to catch and save your fun memories. But more importantly be ready to give LOVE as, Christmas is the season of Love. Let’s love one another as how Jesus gave his life for us. Sing with me as Tis’ the season to love and be jolly Fala la la la la



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