Food
A traditional Filipino whole roasted pig served in celebrations, parties and fiestas
LECHON
A long, vertical opening that provides a safe pathway for Santa
CHIMNEY
King of Philippine Christmas Carols
JOSE MARI CHAN
♫ ... ten lords a-leaping, nine ladies dancing... ♫
12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS
The DOE was created through Republic Act No.
7638
A type of dessert made of chopped fruits served cold in syrup, juice, or cream
FRUIT SALAD
An arrangement of flowers, leaves, or stems fastened in a ring
WREATH
A devotional, nine-day series of Masses attended by Filipino Catholics in anticipation of Christmas
SIMBANG GABI
♫ ... to go glidin' in a one-horse sleigh... ♫
JINGLE BELL ROCK
The very first name of the DOE is...
MINISTRY OF ENERGY
A ball-shaped pork product with a sweet and tangy fruity glaze
HAMON/HAMON DE BOLA
A biscuit in the shape of a person
GINGERBREAD
A traditional star shaped lighting ornaments that adorn streets, buildings, and houses
PAROL
♫...Pasko na, pasko na | Tayo nang magkaisa...♫
BOOM TARAT TARAT
MERCADO
Best served hot and is made out of cocoa and rice porridge
CHAMPORADO
SLEIGH/SLED
Filipino version of Secret Santa; exchanging of gifts which is usually done at Christmas parties
MONITO MONITA
♫ ...But if you really hold me tight
All the way home you'll be warm... ♫
LET IT SNOW! LET IT SNOW! LET IT SNOW!
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INTEGRITY and PROFESSIONALISM
Simple coconut-flavored, banana-leaf scented rice cake topped with caramelized coconut strips
BIBINGKA
a feathery ice crystal, displaying delicate sixfold symmetry
SNOWFLAKE
A model that depicts the holy couple Mary and Joseph with their new-born child Jesus, in a stable
BELEN/NATIVITY SCENE
♫...Sa tuwing pasko lamang kung sya'y makita
Ang aguinaldo ang dala nya sa tuwina...♫
SINO SI SANTA KLAUS
The white circle in the DOE logo represents...
ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY