Merry Christmas Everyone!
Taken while on vacationPink Saturday Theme This Week: Favorite Christmas Tradition.
Our Christmas celebration in the Philippines is the longest in the world. Traditionally a family affair here.
My favorite Holiday tradition is the Noche Buena ( Christmas Eve Feast), where the family dine together on Christmas Eve. We usually prepare salad, some pasta, roast pork, chicken or beef , Christmas ham and queso de bola (ball of cheese/ edam). It is also the time where I open my Christmas presents. Another of my favorite is the Family Reunion or gathering on Christmas Day. Please read Christmas In The Philippines ( Wikipedia).
60 comments:
Happy Pink Saturday everyone! Sorry for posting late. Its early Sunday morning.
I've been so busy the whole day.
Thank you.
Regina! I wondered where you were! :-)
So glad to hear from you, and I have read what a wonderful celebration you all have in the Phillipines. Sounds like a very blessed event. I love that picture of you with the Christmas tree. So pretty.
Happy Pink Saturday and a Very Merry Christmas to you and your family...
XO,
Sheila :-)
Lovely picture of you and the fabulous big christmas tree! Wishing you a very merry christmas also. :)
Nice to see you. Very large christmas decorations you have there. Happy Christmas!
Oh what a big Christmas tree!
You are really beautiful young lady.
What a beautiful Christmas picture of you! So pretty and festive! Your family tradition sounds wonderful! All that fabulous food to share and enjoy...and gift opening too! Wonderful! Wishing you all the wonders of Christmas! Enjoy! Coralie
Happy Pink Saturday. I pray you will have a beautifully blessed Christmas.
Andrea
Happy Pink Saturday!
What a lovely tree you have!
~ Gabriela ~
Time to sleep. I still have loads of activity later this day(its sunday morning here).
Good morning and goodnight!
Enjoy the holiday season! Cheers.
Thank you.
Hello dear Regina,
Your Noche Buena sounds like a wonderful time of feasting and enjoying your family!! I am wishing a beautiful holiday season for you and your family! Much love and blessings to you! Vicki
Merry Christmas to you and to your family from me and Patty.
It sounds like you really know how to celebrate Christmas. Blessing to you, Martha
I love it when families get together and share the love of a holiday. Good food, warmth and peace be with you, Happy Pink Saturday, Char
Nice pic...And yes, I miss the Noche Buena...when my mom would prepare so many delicious foods...Not the same anymore...She went Home and my dad, too.
Merry Christmas to you and have a blast! God bless you always.
Happy PiNk Saturday to you, Regina!
May your Christmas be filled with
Peace and Harmony!
Thanks so much for visiting...I'm always happy to read your sweet comments. :-) Do come back soon!
Scatter Bliss,
Stephanie
beautiful christmas tree with a pretty lady.wishing you a peaceful christmas.
Thank you for sharing your taditions...your blog is lovely. Thank you for stopping by mine the other day. Merry Christmas to you.
Welcome back, Regina! Hope your vacation was fun and restful.
Thanks for sharing your family traditions and Happy Pink Saturday!
Wishing you and your family a blessed and safe Christmas,
Teresa
Hi Regina
Merry Xmas to you and your family
Love your photo :-)
so many big xmas balls :))))
(@^.^@)
Lovely picture of you and your Christmas tree. I hope you have a wonderful holiday and a great new year. Happy pink Saturday.
Sam
How fabulous! I love reading about different traditions. Our tradition (as well as that sherry trifle) is not to have turkey (I hate it with a passion) so we're having lamb this year.
Thanks so much for visiting, Happy Pink Saturday and Merry Christmas in advance!
It's nice to meet you. Love that big tree! Merry Christmas and Happy Pink Saturday {a little late...lol} Come by if you get a chance.
Back Porch Blessings,
Rebecca
Happy Pink Saturday & Merry Christmas
Wishing you and yours a very Blessed Christmas!
Hugs,
Marsha
I am one of those rare species in the Philippines who did not grow up with Philippine tradition but I can very well remember how it was because of our neighbours and friends and at school. So this post is very much a reminiscing station for me to ponder our Christmas over there. I also love the caroling part where we go house to house singing carols and go home with some money.
Childhood memory. And you look cute on the picture. Is that you? or a daughter? :)
Greetings Regina,
Happpy Christmas to you, thanks so much for visiting. You look so pretty in front of that giant tree all decked out in holiday finery!
XO
Heidi- Heart and Home
Thank you everyone!
Hello Bonnie. Yes the caroling. I love it too. I remember :). Thank you.
It is me on the photo:).
Hi Regina
My daughter's boyfriend is half Phillipino and she will be celebrating Christmas with his family this year --I will send her this link.
Merry Christmas and a very happy 2010!
Regina: Thank you so much for including the link. My husband's Italian family has a similar tradition with the exception that Christmas Eve will be the feast of the 7 fishes! I'm not sure we will have all seven since at least one is pretty icky (salty), but we will eat no meat. I love the cheese tradition and that we will have lots of on our table, too.
Thank you SO much for stopping by my blog and Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas Regina. I know it must feel good to be home after being away.
I Regina, I love hearing about Christmas in the Philippeans. Your Christmas Eve celebration sounds incredible. Thanks so much for sharing.
I hope that you and your family have a blessed Christmas.
Hugs,
Betsy
What a lovely tradition! Thank you for sharing!
Merry Christmas!
Hugs, Lisa
enjoy all your celebrations!
happy holidays~
chasity
I really enjoy learning about every one's traditions in their countries. Thank you for sharing yours.
Have a Very Merry Christmas.
Wow... amazing baubles! Happy Christmas :)
Dear Regina, Your Christmas tradition is awesome. Family being together is so important. All the food sounds yummy. Especially now because I haven't had breakfast yet. HA! Your photo is a treat. You look great.
May Peace be your gift at Christmas and your blessing all year through!
Love, Jeanne
Certainly sounds like a wonderful tradition. Hope it continues for you. Best wishes for a joyous holiday season and a very Merry Christmas. Peace!
Merry Christmas and a Happy Pink Saturday. xo
Wow Regina everything is Pink !! I can really feel and enjoy the festival feeling from here..nice post
That must have been a huge tree!
Merry Christmas Regina and all the best for a wonderful New Year!
Hi Regina..I wish you a joyful Christmas. Our computer modems were fried in an electrical storm this past weekend so I can only moderate. Thanks for stopping by! That you..cute! The food sounds so good..I love this time of year. Hope your Christmas is the best ever! You'll have to tell me about that volcano I've been seeing in the news!! Ok..Me, Regina-
You look lovely, Regina. Looks like you had a fun long vacation. Merry Christmas to you and your family!...Christine
Regina,
Beautiful Big Tree...love the ornaments too! You looks fabulous! Merry Christmas!
Dear Regina*** Merry merry Christmas and a happy new year. Many Thanks for the great fotos*
greetings blogfriend Manuela from Bavaria
Lieve Regina.
mag ik je van hieruit een
ZALIG KERSTFEEST
toewensen ,en een heel
GELUKKIG NIEUWJAAR
Ik heb net in het ziekenhuis gelegen,ben overal dus een beetje laat mee.
heb maar fijne dagen met de familie. lieve groetjes
OMA NIJN
My dear friend ...
I can always use the blog, all the pictures you like and you'll find them useful ...
I sent to your personal email the photo you like, and also make a few days ago a Christmas greeting card ...
Tell a friend ...
Have they reached their destination? ...
I send you from this little corner of Argentina, all my afeto and best wishes for your life ..
Many kisses ...
Mi querido amigo ...
Siempre puede utilizar el blog, todas las fotos que te gusta y que te sean Ăştiles ...
Que enviĂ© a su correo electrĂłnico personal de la foto que te gusta, y tambiĂ©n que hace unos dĂas una tarjeta de felicitaciĂłn de Navidad ...
Recomendar a un amigo ...
Han llegado a su destino? ...
Te envĂo de este pequeño rincĂłn de la Argentina, toda mi afeto y los mejores deseos para su vida ..
Muchos besos ...
Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year.
Gunilla
Hi Regina! Merry Christmas to you and yours!!
Blogtrotter is waiting for you in London! Enjoy and have a great holiday season!
Regina: May you delight in the season of Joy!
Wishing YOU a Merry Christmas!
love and light Anna xo
What a wonderful tradition Regina and a lovely photo. Merry Christmas and A Very Happy New Year.
Fellowship, feasting, giving and receiving gifts are all the buzzwords in a Christmas setting. Make your Christmas a one to cherish for years!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!!
Hugs:)
^_^Piitis
Merry Christmas Regina! And it feels good to be home for Christmas and celebrate it with our traditional ways! There's a snow storm here and I hope you come back during the spring or summer!
May the holiday season bring you good tidings and a prosperous New Year!
You have a beautiful and interesting blog, with very nice photos: congratulations!
Merry Christmas and a happy 2010.
Regards from Barcelona.
Wish you a Merry Christmas!
Regina, I wish you a very Happy Christmas!
Once again, it's Christmas -
that delightful time of year
When hearts are filled with gratitude
and homes are bright with cheer.
When everyone's remembering
good friends and loved ones too -
So naturally, the warmest thoughts
and wishes go to you.
May your home be filled
with happiness,
your hearts with love,
your days with joy -
at Christmas and always.
Merry Christmas and have a wonderful holiday,
With love,
Maria Berg, Sweden
Beautiful photo! Christmas in the Philippines sounds like a very special time of year. Merry Christmas!
Oopps I forgot one of my favorite also is the famous flickering Philippine Parol ( Christmas Star Lantern).
Look on my header.
See some images, click PHILIPPINE PAROL
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