Counting the time, days, weeks and months is quite fast. After all the tragedies that struck the country, and expected more typhoons that will hit, still we Filipinos awaits and already starting to prepare Christmas as the cool “ber” months start September 1.

Christmas is the longest and most celebrated holiday in the Philippines. And Philippines has earned the distinction of celebrating the world’s longest Christmas season, with Christmas carols are heard as early as September and the season lasting up until Epiphany. This is why many Filipinos begin preparing their list for holiday shopping and gift-giving and also finding some catering service for Christmas parties and reserved their desired destination for it.

Malls also become busy and crowded with shoppers and onlookers who await their 13^th month pay and Christmas bonuses, as the “ber” month’s progress, with the atmosphere becoming more lively and happy until the stores are finally decked with holiday decorations. As well as Catering services that are also heads-on to the clients when it comes to Christmas parties and food services as well.

Filipinos are known in having a unique Christmas parties. Many places in Philippines have different schemes when celebrating their unique Philippine Christmas party. Most common Christmas parties are held in schools, offices and in houses. After the games and Kris Kringle (“Monito/Monita”) food are served, whether the food is provided either potluck or contributions to buy food and even Philippine Christmas Party caterer that serves Filipino food delicacies which sometimes includes some typical Philippine Christmas delicacies.

Traditionally, Christmas in the Philippines officially starts on Dec. 16 with a mass known as Midnight Mass (“Misa de Gallo”), a religious activity that lasts nine days this novena of Masses is the most important Filipino Christmas tradition.

After the last or ninth mass of Misa de Gallo on Christmas Eve, family members partake of a sumptuous Filipino meal by twelve midnight, called Noche Buena. For Filipinos, Christmas Eve (“Bisperas ng Pasko“) on December 24 is celebrated with the Midnight Mass, and immediately after, the much-anticipated Noche Buena.

Despite the economic difficulties, Filipinos remain hopeful of a joyous Christmas celebration every year.

If you are planning to get married you must visit this place, Tagaytay is a perfect venue for church wedding and wedding receptions. Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Tagaytay City is well known as one of the elegant churches in the Philippines.

Celebrations are not complete without delicious foods; Town’s Delight The Caterer has pioneered holding culinary festivals and bridal fairs in Tagaytay. The quality of food service that Town’s Delight The Caterer provide is extremely unique and the highest standard for over 36 years.

There are many great venues around Tagaytay which you can enjoy the overlooking view of Taal Volcano. The lake could be viewed from the viewing platforms of various establishments along the ridge; it’s easy to get carried away with the view and the cool fresh air.