The Philippines celebrates the holidays with upbeat Christmas songs on radio stations, allowing people to sing carols and enjoy the holiday season. Although the official Christmas season is from December 16th to January 1st, many people start playing holiday music in September and listening to it on the radio.
Filipino Christmas carols, primarily based on religious significance, also showcase the exuberance and melancholy of the season, crafted by talented local artists, songwriters, and singers.
Pasko Na Naman
Pasko Na Naman is a Filipino Christmas hymn that celebrates life, giving, and the joy of singing carols with loved ones. It expresses anticipation of Christmas and the passing of time.
Ang Pasko ay Sumapit
Ang Pasko ay Sumapit, a popular Christmas carol in the Philippines, written by Filipino poet Vicente Rubi in 1933, is a catchy song with sing-along lyrics. Sung by Filipino kids during "karoling" on December 16th, the song tells the story of Filipino Christmas celebrations from September to the New Year.
Kumukutikutitap
Ryan Cayabyab, a Filipino music icon, created a happy rhythm with rhymes in the lyrics. The song's lyrics are a significant part of its enjoyment, and the syllables can be mixed up to create a delightful melody.
Kampana ng Simbahan
Misa de Gallo, a Filipino pre-Christmas liturgy, is a significant holiday tradition that encourages early participation in festivities to uphold the Catholic Faith.
Mano po Ninong, Mano po Ninang
Ryan Cayabyab's Filipino Christmas song, Mano Po Ninong, Mano Po Ninang, is a must-have for expressing gratitude to godparents and godmothers for their gifts and wishes for good fortune and happiness.
Noche Buena
The song's catchy tune and sentimental lyrics evoke the Filipino custom of holding a Noche Buena or Christmas Eve dinner for family, highlighting the bonding that occurs when family members eat traditional dishes like lechon and tinola, making listeners crave Christmas ham.
Sa Maybahay ang Aming Bati
In the Philippines, "Sa May Bahay Ang Aming Bati" is a popular Christmas song sung by neighborhood kids, inviting family members to contribute to the spirit of the holiday and ensuring a warm welcome.
Paskong anong Saya
Sylvia la Torre's classic song, reminiscent of Filipino folk melodies, is a dreamy and nostalgic tribute to rural Christmas celebrations. Lyrics, in both Tagalog and English, are upbeat, encouraging, and positive, bringing a smile and positive outlook to the holiday season.
Misa de Gallo
Levi Celerio, a celebrated musician in the Philippines, wrote a heartfelt rendition of a traditional Christmas carol, showcasing Filipino Catholicism and emphasizing the importance of gratitude for gifts, regardless of their size or value.
Sa Paskong Darating
Sa Paskong Darating, a soulful song by Celeste Legaspi, is a popular holiday song in the Philippines, complemented by her upbeat lyrics and enchanting hymn. Its soulful vocals make it a delight to listen to.
Pasko Na Sinta Ko
"Pasko Na Sinta Ko" is a Christmas love song for OFWs who miss their families during the cold season. It was performed by Gary Valenciano in 2001, offering solace in the melancholic melody of this classic Filipino love ballad.
Tuloy na Tuloy Pa Rin Ang Pasko
The APO Hiking Society song, expressing universal issues during the COVID-19 pandemic, emphasizes the joy and love of Christmas, including Caroling and Noche Buena. It reminds us that the true meaning of Christmas is love and joy, and celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ is crucial. The jazzy and fast tempo of the song makes it a favorite among Filipinos.
The musical world has produced a vast collection of Christmas songs, showcasing the creativity and proclivity of Filipinos. To have a merry Christmas, celebrate the holiday season with family members at home, observing proper public safety and health protocols, and being a Star ng Pasko with a warm heart.
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