The Tallest Christmas Tree in the Philippines
Right about now, Christmas trees are sprouting all over the world. It’s almost Christmas — the most wonderful time of the year! In the Philippines, carols have started playing and lights a-blinking since September. The season is a big deal in this country and cities hold a “silent” contest for the best displays, biggest lanterns, […]
Best Christmas Gift for New Parents
Becoming a new parent is a surreal experience. All the firsts are committed to memory, especially the baby’s first holiday. Getting the best Christmas gift for new parents is one way to make the season even more memorable. New parents are eternally happy and perpetually exhausted. I would know, I have a 20-month-old. If you […]
New Year Superstitions in the Philippines
Filipinos are very superstitious people. For every life event, there is a superstition in play. While living modern lives, Filipinos still live by deeply-ingrained superstitions, one way or another. We have New Year superstitions in the Philippines and a lot of them revolve around luck for the coming year. So what are the most common […]
Christmas Food Delivery in the Philippines
Getting food delivered to your homes has become the norm in the Philippines. Ever since WHO declared the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020, food deliver services have proliferated in the country. So it should not come as a surprise that Christmas food delivery in the Philippines will be quite popular this year. Until recently, only […]
5 Most Popular Christmas Dessert Recipes in the Philippines
No Filipino party is quite complete without a sweet treat to end a feast. Filipinos love to serve savory dishes but at the end of every meal, there’s always something to tickle the taste buds some more. There are plenty of Christmas dessert recipes in the Philippines. Luckily, the Christmas in the Philippines ebook has […]
12 Best Places for Christmas Vacation in the Philippines
Spending the holidays away from home is always an exciting idea. It’s fun to experience a different culture and celebrate Christmas some other way than what you’ve been used to. The Philippine Islands offers a one-of-a-kind holiday experience. If you’re planning to spend your Christmas vacation in the Philippines, you are in for a treat! […]
12 Children’s Christmas Party Food Ideas
Christmas is all about the children and presents, parties and new things. In the Philippines, people hold Christmas parties left, right and center. Children attend parties in their school, churches, communities and even in their parents’ companies. In most of these events, food is brought potluck-style. In this article, you will find delicious Christmas party […]
Holiday Eats: Kare-Kare
Kare-kare is another favorite dish in most Filipino households. It is considered an everyday dish but it is so well-loved that it also merited a place on the esteemed Christmas table. Kare-kare is an oxtail peanut stew often eaten with shrimp paste as a condiment. There are many ways to cook this dish but for […]
Scenes of the Filipino Christmas
The holidays is just around the corner and it would be interesting to see scenes of the Filipino Christmas. It feels to festive and exciting! Have you wrapped those presents yet? Christmas is all about giving: giving presents to ones we love and giving back to the community. Giving does not have to mean wrapping […]
Monito Monita: The Filipino Secret Santa
Christmastime is a time for giving gifts! We give and receive presents more freely during the season because everyone is feeling a bit more generous. If you’re spending Christmas in the Philippines, be prepared to participate in group gift exchange called Monito Monita. Gift Exchange Though Christmas is centered on children, the spirit of gift giving […]
