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 ...

A festive Noche Buena spread of traditional Filipino entrees and Christmas desserts such as bibingka, puto bumbong, and fruit ...

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.

Why the Season Begins in SeptemberWhen the rest of the world is just easing into autumn, the Philippines is already bursting ...

Simbang Gabi, a Filipino Christmas tradition, is celebrated annually in the Catholic community through Dec. 23, with each day ...

One very unique tradition that has become widespread overseas because of the Filipino diaspora is the Simbang Gabi. The official Christmas religious tradition begins with the nine-day dawn masses.

IN THE Philippines, where almost 92 percent of the 117 million population are Christians, Christmas signifies deep faith, ...

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month - recognizing the cultures’ contributions and influence in the United States. In Grover Beach, the Filipino Community Center aims to preserve ...

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

Recipes passed down by family members or brought from home countries provide some a way to share their traditions with others during the holiday and winter season.

The Filipino American Student Association takes pride in sharing their culture, history and appreciation towards the alumni before them, by continuing their Filipino traditions and connecting with the ...

Emirates is celebrating 35 years of connecting the Philippines to the world with a nod to one of the country’s most cherished traditions: pasalubong.  Rooted in the word salubong, or “to welcome,” ...