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'Noche Buena is the Philippine tradition most families celebrate. The last Mass of Simbang Gabi or midnight mass is attended, then a family feast known as 'Noche Buena' takes place after midnight.

Most homes are decorated with brightly colored lanterns called "parol," which is the symbol of Philippine Christmas. Some homes have Christmas trees and Nativity scenes.
Family, friends and neighbors gather to wish each other "Maligayang Pasko" (Merry Christmas). Food in buffet style is served in abundance. Among the favorite foods prepared in the Philippines during Christmas are: sweet ham, roasted pig or 'lechon', pancit noodles, chicken or pork adobo, morcon, rice, lumpia and for dessert, bibingka and puto bungbong. Of course, the celebration isn't complete without San Miguel beer, wine, and liquor.

This is the 3rd version of my painting Philippine Christmas. Thanks for visiting.

Thank you for visiting my website! I've been interested in Art since I was 5 years old, doodling, drawing and coloring every chance I get. I studied Fine Arts at the University of Santo Tomas in Manila and some of my paintings are in private collections here in the US. I was also fortunate to have had the opportunity to work as a production manager in the direct marketing division of the National Geographic Society for 16 years which inspired me to capture the beauty of nature through photography. My goal is to create and share my art. I hope to be able to help support animals, which as you know are my favorite subjects in my paintings and photographs. I bring my camera everywhere I go and I love capturing the beauty of nature, the...