It’s December and the holidays are just around the corner - for the rest of the countries in the globe it is.
But not in the Philippines where Christmas comes way earlier - and lasts longer - than elsewhere in the world.
Known for having the world’s longest and merriest yuletide season, Christmas in the Philippines is a four-month-long celebration - starting from September and lasts until early January during the celebration of the Feast of the Three Kings, otherwise known as the Epiphany.
While the Philippines is a tropical country and doesn’t have the wintry setting that resonates with the usual Christmas feels, Filipinos celebrate the yuletide season in the most heartwarming and jubilant way.
Ready to experience Christmas the Filipino way? Let’s take a look at how Filipinos celebrate Christmas, as well as the uniquely Filipino Christmas traditions, that will truly make everyone say Christmas is different and merrier in the Philippines.
10 Unique Filipino Christmas Traditions
As beautiful and warm is this tropical country in Asia, the Philippines celebrate the yuletide season in the most joyful and meaningful way possible. The season is marked by gift-giving, merriment, family celebrations, and social gatherings.
While Christmas is generally celebrated across the world, the Filipinos have uniquely embraced Christmas and marked it with their very own distinct traditions. Below are 10 of the most popular traditions observed in the country that are uniquely ‘Pinoy’:

In the Philippines, you don’t really need to wait until December before things begin to “look a lot like Christmas.” As soon as the ‘ber’ months kick-off, many Filipinos will already begin decorating their houses with beaming and vibrant Christmas decor. Shopping centers and other establishments start their display of grand Christmas trees, dynamic lights, and colorful decorations that bring out the jolly holiday vibes.
Christmas in the Philippines: Holiday Fun the Filipino Way
The most wonderful time of the year, Christmas, is mostly celebrated around the world. It is the time of the year where everyone seems to be merrier and in festive spirit.
While the month of December may still feel like you are in the middle of summer when you’re in the Philippines, and neither does the country have snow or a mistletoe, Filipinos have never failed to amaze the world with their jolly and fun-filled Christmas celebration.
Christmas in the Philippines is indeed one of a kind, and there is no doubt that the country is one of the most spectacular places in the world where one can truly feel and appreciate the yuletide season.