The "small gift exchange" may look like a funny online trend at first. But its simple premise is what makes the act of gift-giving that much more meaningful, and much more Filipino. Read more »
Every holiday season, singles hear the acronym "SMP," or the "Samahan ng Malalamig ang Pasko." But is it really a "cold" Christmas if we give and receive love in different ways? Read more »
Recently, some consumers have noticed that budget Christmas hams look or even taste more like Spam than the traditional bone-in pork hams of the past. Read more »
Every December, San Fernando, Pampanga, transforms into a glowing hub of lights, colors, and holiday excitement. This is thanks to the world-famous Giant Lantern Festival, a celebration that has earned the city its title as the Christmas Capital of the Philippines. Read more »
The recent controversy over the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) suggesting that a Filipino family can have a Noche Buena meal for just P500 has stirred nationwide debate, and rightly so. Read more »
The Philippines is famed for its bright and joyful Christmas customs, and music is at the center of it all. Filipino Christmas carols, which create the mood for the nation's festive season, start to fill the air as early as September. Read more »
