Filipino Christmas food. This rice cake is traditionally cooked outside churches on Simbang Gabi, the 9-day novena masses leading up to Christmas.

“Yes, Christmas is family time and its food comes from family traditions… Christmas is one of the Filipino’s most precious statements of what they are.” Maligayang Pasko sa inyong lahat!

One of the desserts offered at every Filipino gathering, and especially at Christmas, is a simple tinned fruit salad. A can of fruit cocktail is mixed with some pouring cream, and it's ready to go.

Pan de regla is a Filipino bread distinguished by its colourful filling. At the holidays, author Abi Balingit shapes it into a star that's reminiscent of Christmas lanterns.

In this food Olympics, every household competes in the categories of nostalgia, indulgence, and who-has-the-fanciest-ham. Depending on one’s budget and patience for queuing, ham — whether bone ...

The Filipino Christmas Market runs Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 45-02 23rd Street in Long Island City. Visitors can enjoy traditional Filipino foods like Ube Pianono, a Swiss roll ...

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Many Filipino homes hang a star-shaped decoration for Christmas called a “parol”, from simple ones made of paper to elaborate modern ones with bright blinking lights.

Filipinos are widely known for their love of food, but beyond this common trait, it reflects the deep ties to heritage, with each dish and delicacy showcasing unique and flavorful cuisine that ...