Noche Buena Food
This sweet, red sauce pasta loaded with hotdogs and cheese is an absolute staple on every Filipino Christmas table.
What is Filipino Style Spaghetti?
He is the undisputed “King of Philippine Christmas Songs“ who turns into an unskippable December meme every September 1st.
Who is Jose Mari Chan?
This linear river park in Iloilo City is the ultimate aesthetic spot for late-night walks, jogging, and taking iG-worthy photos.
What is Iloilo River Esplanade?
The 9-day series of dawn masses thar start on December 16, where legend says completing all 9 grants you one wish.
What is Misa de Gallo?
“She loved me at my worst. You had me at my best. At binalewala mo lang lahat ‘yon!”
What is One More Chance?
This mandatory holiday dessert made with fruit cocktail, condensed milk, and nestle all purpose cream is practically a personality trait during December.
What is Pinoy Fruit Salad?
The legendary Queen of Christmas who hits notes higher than your tuition fee every time “All I Want For Christmas Is You” plays.
Who is Mariah Carey?
This heritage church in Molo district is nicknamed the “Feminist Church” because of the 16 statues of female saints lining its main aisle.
What is Molo Church / St. Anne Parish?
This star-shaped lantern hanging outside Filipino homes symbolizes the star that guided the Wise Men to Bethlehem.
What is Parol?
“Ano? Wow parang limang taon kung hindi narinig yun ah, kapatid mo pala ako? Kasi parang hindi ko napansin yun sa limang taon na pag-iwas mo sa akin simula ng maging boyfriend ko ang ex mo.”
What is Four Sisters and a Wedding?
This iconic vibrant purple steamed sticky rice cooked in bamboo tubes is served fresh with margarine and grated coconut right outside the church.
What is Puto Bumbong?
“Whenever I see girls and boys selling lanterns on the street….” is the opening line of this iconic 1990 track that doubles as a Christmas Meme
What is Christmas In Our Hearts?
This famous market in Iloilo is legendary for being the birthplace of a rich and savory noodle soup.
What is La Paz Market?
The ultimate Midnight Feast enjoyed by Filipino families right after attending late Christmas Eve mass.
What is Noche Buena?
“I deserved an explanation! I deserved an acceptable reason!”
What is Starting Over Again?
The crunchy deep-friend pork leg dish served with soy-vinegar dip that gets immediately wiped out before midnight hits.
What is Crispy Pata?
This legendary station ID anthem released in 2009 is universally considered the best Pinoy Christmas TV song ever made.
What is Star Ng Pasko by ABS CBN?
This UNESCO World Heritage Site in Iloilo province features an ornate baroque sandstone facade with carvings of a coconut tree.
What is Miagao Church?
The tradition where kids go door-to-door singing holiday tunes in exchange for extra cash or loose change.
What is Caroling?
“Then why?! Bakit mo ako nagayang lokohin. Alam mo kung bakit ganun kahirap mag tiwala ulit…But yet I trusted you. Because you promised…”
This savory cured pork roast with a sweet pineapple glaze gives total main character energy at the midnight Christmas spread
What is Hamon / Christmas Ham?
This pop superstar dropped the holiday hit “Santa Tell Me” in 2014, and it still dominates everyone‘s Christmas playlists every year.
Who is Ariana Grande?
This inland resort in San Joaquin, Iloilo went viral on social media for its massive 480-step staircase leading to an all-white “Heaven on Earth” pilgrimage site.
What is Garin Farm?
The Filipino gift-giving game where everyone gets assigned a secret person and gives daily mini-gifts based on themes before the final reveal.
What is Monito Monita?
“Bakit ako mag e-explain Sa’yo? Bakit, sino ka ba?… You’re nothing but a second-rate, trying hard copycat!”
What is Bituing Walang Ningning?