Christmas

Christmas is very big in the Philippines. They actually celebrate the holiday for three weeks in total. This is the longest Christmas celebration in the world. So if you love Christmas you should really go there for your next Christmas holiday.

Imagine Christmas on white sand, blue the sky and the ocean that is even bluer. How wonderful could that be?

Christmas in the Philippines is a mixture of Western and native Filipino traditions. Santa Claus, the Christmas tree, sending Christmas cards, and singing carols have all been inherited from the cultures of the West. However, these have all been adapted to fit the nature and personality of the Filipino people.
Christmas Eve in the Philippines is one of the traditions most families celebrate. It is a night without sleep and a continuous celebration moving right into Christmas Day. As December 24th dawns, the last Mass of Simbang Gabi is attended; then preparation begins for Noche Buena, which is a family feast that takes place after midnight.
The Filipinos love their Christmas and they love their food. Above you see a picture of a typical Filipino Christmas feast.

It is a Filipino tradition for children to visit their godparents and elderly relatives on Christmas day. This child is showing respect for his godmother by taking her hand to his forehead. In return, he receives a blessing or a gift.