History
A bamboo-framed décor that represents the star that guided the Wise Men to baby Jesus.
What is Parol?
A song that tells how families get together and become closer as they share traditional foods like Lechon and Tinola. Entitled after a well-known Filipino tradition on the Christmas Eve.
What is 'Noche Buena'?
Rice cake paired with brown sugar and shredded coconut meat. This Christmas staple is popular among Misa de Gallo goers.
What is a Puto Bumbong?
This soda company popularized Santa Claus worldwide. It started in 1920’s when they decided to feature a man in the red suit in their advertisements.
What is Coca-cola?
This commonly used word in postcards and greetings during Christmas comes from a French word which means Christmas Season and is a variation of a Latin word ‘natalis’ which means birth.
What is Noel?
Written by James Lord Pierpont in 1857, this Christmas song about sleigh races was originally written for Thanksgiving. This is also the first song to be played from space.
What is 'Jingle Bells'?
A symbol of love and friendship in Norse Mythology. This well-known symbol of Christmas in countries like Australia, New Zealand, and across Europe was derived from two Anglo Saxon words which mean ‘dung’ and ‘twigs’. This is also the title of Justin Bieber’s hit Christmas song.
What is a Mistletoe?
This person invented the Christmas lights in 1880. He is also the founder of General Electric Corporation and a well-known rival of Nikola Tesla.
Who is Thomas Edison?
Celebrated after Christmas until the 6th of January. This reminds Christians of the Wise Men who visited Jesus on Christmas Day.
What is Epiphany/ Feast of the Three Kings/ Three Kings?
Popularized the Christmas song called Pasko Na Sinta Ko. This multi-awarded Filipino-Puerto Rican singer-songwriter, dancer, musician, actor, music producer and TV host were also popular for his countless teleserye theme songs.
Who is Gary Valenciano?
Although the tradition of serving Queso de Bola is very popular in every Filipino household during Christmas Day, its roots can be traced back to a European country. The people from this country are called Dutch.
What is Netherlands?
This fruit is believed to be used as the first Christmas tree ornament. Trees decorated with these are referred as ‘Paradise Trees’.
What is an 'Apple'?
A Jewish festival commemorating the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem at the time of the Maccabean Revolt against the Seleucid Empire. Also known as the Festival of the Lights.
What is Hanukkah?
Released on November 24, 2014. This pop Christmas song was popularized by a singer with a surname similar to one of the cup size options in Starbucks.
What is 'Santa Tell Me'?
He is one of Santa’s reindeers who also share the same name with another holiday mascot.
Who is Cupid?
This is the highest grossing MMFF film as of today with a box office gross of P598 Million featuring one of ABS-CBN's Showtime hosts, Vice Ganda.
What is 'Super Parental Guardians'?
This Roman holiday held from December 17th to the 23rd had a large influence on how Christmas was celebrated.
What is Saturnalia?
This is the Christmas Station ID of ABS-CBN in 2009 which was especially written to spark hope after the devastation of Typhoon Ondoy. The music video featured several Kapamilya Stars including Jaijian Jaranilla, the child star of the hit teleserye May Bukas Pa.
What is 'Bro, Ikaw and Star ng Pasko'?
This is a Traditional Filipino reenactment of Joseph and Mary’s search for suitable place for Mary to give birth to Jesus. One traditional form of this act entails a procession of devotees using a flower and a float carrying statues of Joseph and Mary.
What is Panunuluyan?
This Disney Character with Coco’s Miguel will take centerstage in the upcoming run of Disney on Ice. Her film which was shown in cinemas in 2016, taught us to listen to our hearts and follow it whenever it may take us.
Who is Moana?