Filipinos are preparing for the coming of Jesus Christ since September

Christmas in the Philippines is a festivity, which starts as early as September. It is the longest and merriest fiesta in the whole biosphere and time for family, sharing and good food.

It is a celebration of devotion and giving of thanks to Jesus Christ.
A number of radio stations and shopping malls start playing Christmas carol in the beginning of September, while shoppers start on a spree for the December holidays. GMA news countdowns days left to Christmas every night. Christmas light makers and firework maker are preparing for Christmas. These show the importance of the celebration of the birth of Christ to Filipinos.

The Philippines is the only Asian country where Christians predominate. Majority of its people are Roman Catholic. Christmas, therefore, is an extremely important and revered holiday for most Filipinos. It is a time for family, for sharing, for giving, and a time for food, fun, and friendship.

To most Filipinos, Christmas is the most anticipated fiesta of the year and is celebrated accordingly. The splendid climate of this tropical island nation, the abundance and beauty of its flowers, and lovely landscape, its multitude of culinary delights, and above all its warm-hearted people with their true devotion to family and faith all contribute to a holiday celebrated in the true Philippines fiesta tradition.