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Philippine Christmas Art Print
by Victoria Lakes
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Philippine Christmas art print by Victoria Lakes. Our art prints are produced on acid-free papers using archival inks to guarantee that they last a lifetime without fading or loss of color. All art prints include a 1" white border around the image to allow for future framing and matting, if desired.
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This painting Philippine Christmas: A Childhood Holiday Memory has a special place in my heart.... more
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Artist's Description
This painting "Philippine Christmas: A Childhood Holiday Memory" has a special place in my heart.
Christmas Eve or '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 painting was selected for a juried sh...
About Victoria Lakes
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...
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Joe Paradis
Delightful simplicity, this family love, this celebrating the day.
Victoria Lakes replied:
Thank you so much Joe!
Michel Verhoef
Very touching and happy scene !
Victoria Lakes replied:
Thank you so much Michel!
Veikko Suikkanen
Lovely painting Victoria! L
Victoria Lakes replied:
Thank you so much
Ferdz Manaco
I remember our Christmas moments when I was young and living in the barrio...heartwarming painting....
Victoria Lakes replied:
Thank you so much for the nice comments Ferdz :)
Cyril Maza
Just two more months... it will be Christmas day soon. This painting would make very good Christmas cards! Like/Favorite.
Victoria Lakes replied:
Thanks Cyril! Yes, Christmas is creeping up really fast :) How time flies...
Victoria Lakes
Thanks Lorna :)
Lorna Maza
They are so sweet, nice painting, and good decor for x'mass v!
Victoria Lakes
Tina, thank you so much for the feature! I really appreciate it :)
Tina Wenger
You're welcome Victoria, come join our "Artists Best Five Artwork Group" as well. Take care.
Victoria Lakes
Thanks you so much Tina. I would love to be in the Asian Artists group :)
Tina Wenger
Wonderful, congratulations! We will be honored to have you in our group. Asian Artists.
Victoria Lakes
Thank you so much for the nice comment and for visiting. Your artwork is beautiful.
Hiroko Sakai
love your free spirit in your art*
Victoria Lakes
Thank you so much. It would be a real pleasure and an honor to be featured in your group :)
Lenore Senior
Victoria~This gets an instant vote and fave for its cultural sensitivity, colors, composition, and life-affirming qualities. I would love to feature this in my group, Our World Gallery, if you would like to take a look.
Victoria Lakes
Thank you so much. Happy Holidays!
Madalena Lobao-Tello
Featured on Female Artists - Creative Women! Congratulations! Very well done! Great artwork!!
Victoria Lakes
Thanks Ausra :) I really appreciate it. Happy Holidays!
Ausra Paulauskaite
I Love your painting. It's very festive and has both food and holiday nicely and clearly shown in it.... Unfortunately... it's not a photo.... Anyway, I'm voting for it here and adding to my favorites.
Victoria Lakes
Thanks for featuring my work on Cards for December and January group.
Oiyee At Oystudio
Lovely painting, Victoria! Is that Beau on the ground?
Victoria Lakes replied:
Thanks Oiyee. That's Tiger, my cat when I was in the Phils. Beau is in my other painting "Beau with Mistletoe" :) Thanks for visiting my site.
Jeffrey Ocansey
Just good for Christmas and very elaborate too.
Victoria Lakes replied:
Thanks Jeffrey! Had fun painting this.
Ken Day
Very interesting piece of artwork Victoria.
Victoria Lakes replied:
Thanks Ken. Reminds me a lot of my birthplace.