The Philippines has the longest Christmas period in the world, with festivities spanning from September to January. As summer comes to a close, shopping malls are draped in decorations to mark the ...

During “ber” months, San Fernando City in Pampanga comes alive with lanterns and lights as the night falls. Every color ...

Rome granted a special indult permitting these Advent votive Masses — something unique to the Philippines. This practice ...

Metro Manila bursts with festive cheer each December, with lights, interactive experiences, and holiday traditions drawing ...

Christmas is celebrated across the globe, but the way people honor the season is as diverse as the cultures themselves. From ...

Christmas in the Philippines often comes down to finding a place where everyone can enjoy the season together, without rushing from one attraction to the ...

A parish church illuminated for Simbang Gabi shown alongside vendor stalls offering traditional Filipino holiday fare, ...

is all about connection — to family, community, faith, and heritage. Every home in the Philippines carries a piece of the country’s colorful past through unique customs that are still alive today.