Date: Sunday, September 12, 2010
Title: we're awesome.

Christmas: A National Fiesta

The Philippines is known as the "Land of Fiestas"

Christmas, therefore, is an extremely important and revered holiday for most Filipinos

It is a time for family, for sharing, for giving, and a time for food, fun, and friendship

The celebration of Christmas in the Philippines begins on the 16th of December and ends on the first Sunday of January which is the Feast of the Epiphany (The Three Kings)

It is quite different from the other countries of the world, it is the longest of the Philippine festivities stretching for over 3 weeks.

Filipino Christmas Decors




A collection of Filipino parol, or star lanterns, is an essential Christmas decoration in the Philippines. These lanterns display dazzling colorful lights especially at night.

Random Information

No winter or snow in the Philippines at Christmas time

And Santa Claus, though visible in displays and believed by most Filipino children to exist, seldom comes bearing gifts

Filipinos enjoy decorating their homes not only with star lanterns but also with all sorts of Christmas decors

Brightly colored buntings or streamers are hung inside and out

Most Filipinos think that decorating their homes for the Christmas holidays is a must