Food
A sticky rice cake, steamed in bamboo tubes, and typically topped with grated coconut, brown sugar, and sometimes cheese or melted butter.
Puto Bumbong
It is a devotional, nine-day series of Masses attended by Filipino Catholics in anticipation of Christmas.
Simbang Gabi
A Philippine Cinema event spanning the entire December
Metro Manila Film Festival / MMFF
A popular Filipino Christmas carol that translates to "Christmas is Here"
Ang Pasko ay Sumapit
A jolly, rotund old man with a white beard.
Santa Claus
A fluffy Filipino rice cake made up of rice flour and coconut milk
A staple decoration for Philippine Christmas
Parol
Number 1 most watched Christmas movie worldwide
Home Alone
A popular American song, often associated with Christmas, that depicts the fun of riding in a one-horse open sleigh
Jingle Bells
A cherished Filipino Christmas tradition where children visit their godparents (ninongs and ninangs), relatives, and family friends to pay their respects and receive gifts, often in the form of money.
Aguinaldo
A desert food with heavy cream and condensed milk eaten mostly during Christmas
Fruit Salad / Buko Salad
Christmas serenade from the street
Caroling
A long-running Filipino horror anthology film series, known for its three-part episodic structure and use of Philippine folklore and monster mythology which is commonly released every Christmas Day
Shake, Rattle and Roll
Who is known as the "King of Philippine Christmas Carols"
Jose Mari Chan
What are you supposed to do when you find yourself under the mistletoe?
Kiss
A red edible ball, a classic Christmas pairing with ham.
Queso de Bola
Filipino version of Secret Santa.
Monito Monita
Highest-grossing Filipino film entry in the Metro Manila Film Festival that earned 924 million pesos.
Rewind
What's the title of this song?
"Whenever I see girls and boys
Selling lanterns on the streets,
I remember the Child
In the manger as He sleeps."
Christmas in our Hearts
A popular and somewhat unconventional Christmas tradition, with many families ordering the fast food chain's fried chicken for their festive meal.
KFC
A staple, often served with a pineapple glaze.
Hamon / Christmas Ham
Philippine Christmas ends at this month.
January
A movie who's character is a bright green, hairy creature with a pointed nose that hates Christmas.
The Grinch
Most iconic Filipino Christmas station ID released in 2009. This song has become synonymous with the Christmas season in the Philippines and is widely recognized for its uplifting message and catchy tune.
"Bro, Ikaw ang Star ng Pasko"
What was the first company that used Santa Claus in advertising?
Coca-Cola