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.

Here are the details of their wedding.

Venue: Dela Salle University Dasmarinas, Campus Compound
Number of Guest: 300
Motif: Aqua Blue and Fuschia Pink

The Food Details

Appetizer:

• Crispy Nachos With Cheese Dip

Soup:

• Cream of Mushroom Soup With Crab Meat

Main Entree:

• Beef Teriyaki with Toasted Sesame Seed

• Sliced Roasted Pork Loin in Raspberry Sauce

• Chicken Cordon Bleu with Mushroom Sauce

• Mixed Vegetables in Season with Shiitake Mushroom and Oyster Sauce

• Lasagna Supreme

• Steamed Rice

Desserts:

• Assorted Pastries

• Fruit Crepe

• Swan Puff

• Fruit Tartlests

• Maja Mais

• Lihim ni Lola

Thirst Quenchers:

• Fruit Punch

• Purified Drinking Water

The Wedding Amenities:

• Buffet Table with attractive centerpieces

• Round tables with linen and lace toppings

• Chairs with embroidered seat cover and bought accent

• Elegant bride and groom table with fresh flowers

• Special parents table with fresh flowers

• Elegat bride and groom backdrop with fresh flowers

• Platform specially made for the bride and groom

• Entrance de grande with fresh flowers

• Tiffany chairs for the bride and groom, principal sponsors and parents

• Complete table settings

• Presidential Table with 3and1/2 ft. tall stainless candelabra with fresh flowers

• 5 fingers candelabra with chimney glass for each table and fresh flowers

• Skirted table for gifts and bridal cake

• Roll top chaffing dishes for the buffet table

• Buffet lamp

• Red carpet with fresh rose petals

• Pair of white doves

• Decorated wedding cage

• Sparkling wine for the ceremonial toast

• Place cards for the presidential table

• Table numbers

• Food name on display

• Sword parade during the cake cutting and grand entrance

• Uniformed set of porcelain wares and glass wares

• Trained and serviceable waiters and buffet staff

• Quality taste of food and presentation

And here is the feedback of the couple about their wedding reception:

It will be a Free Food Tasting Event at Republic of Cavite Restaurant, Trece Martirez Cavite.

The event will be on September 5, 2009 Saturday from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm.

There will be giveaways/souvenir items to be given away on the said event!

All bloggers/online groups in or near Cavite are invited to join the event!

Here are some of the popular and delectable dishes/foods that we will be offering for free.

• Lihim ni Lola – a purple rice cake with salted egg and cassava filling. It’s called lihim because it is supposed to be a little secret and the only way to discover it is to go grab a piece and unravel the secret for yourself!

• Lihim ni Emilio – a yummy dessert consisting of suman sa ibos, chico and mango topped with ice cream and pinipig.

• Paborito ni Aguinaldo – fried camote strips rolled in ground peanuts and jackfruit strips and finally wrapped in lumpia wrappers.

• Onde Onde – colorful rice flour with syrup inside

• Puto Pao – puto topped with salted egg and cheese

We will be also showcasing the following specialties:

• Flavorful Chicken Barbecue

• Crispy Binagoongang Baboy

• Pork Dinuguan

• Fried Lumpiang Bangus

• Halayang Kalabasa

• Café Amadeo

And a lot more foods and delicacies that, maybe, you never heard of or tasted before.

You may also check the Hungry for History at Republic of Cavite post article of Soutbound.ph for other details, description and other delectable foods that we might also offer for free!

Republic of Cavite is strategically located at the back of Trece Martirez City Hall and near the 13 martyrs of Cavite statue/monument.

Here is the location map of the venue (Click image to view larger map):

You may also check: http://www.panoramio.com/photo/11245194

Hurry now and be counted for that great event!

You may register for the said event by:

Call: (046)437-8501 or (046)437-6055

Call or Txt: (0918)928-1296 – (0922)865-2685

Email: ronley@townsdelight.com

You may also leave a comment below with your contact details and blog URL for registration details.

The Initial List Of Participants

NUMBER	NAME	GROUP / BLOG NAME or URL
1	Ricky Refuerzo	http://www.rickyrefuerzo.com/
2	Regg Lingad	Cavite Sulitizen
3	Jemarie Lingad	Cavite Sulitizen
4	Gel Tapiru	http://mylittlestreettalk.ning.com/
5	Ron Clarin	http://www.ronoliverclarin.com
6	Philip Benjamin	http://webpeeps.ning.com/
7	Fitz Villafuerte	http://www.thirstyblogger.com/
8	Lace Llanora	www.StyleandRelax.net
9	Azrael Coladilla	www.azraelsmerryland.blogspot.com
10	Melo Villareal	www.pinoycravings.com
11	Maria Kristina Eduardo	www.makieduardo.com
12	Richard Yulo	http://richardyulo.multiply.com
13	Louie Rose Cinco	www.tripkolang.com
14	Darius Pimentel	http://shotnroll.com/
15	Joanne Catherine Tan	http://jotan23.blogspot.com/
16	Mark Davis Tan	http://jotan23.blogspot.com/
17	Edelweiza M. Mabalay	www.edelweiza.com
18	Edwin T. Techo	http://edwintech-o.blogspot.com
19	Nicely R. Rom	http://www.iamnicely.com
20	Karen Dayle Bunda	http://karendayle.com
21	Angelo Lorenze Cruz	http://juanderpulpinoy.com
22	Lee Shen E. Gee	http://shensaddiction.com
23	Trina Ante	http://designerjunkie.multiply.com/
24	Irishell E. Ballentes	http://irishell.multiply.com/
25	Sophia Joyce Uy	http://yummyadventures.com
26	Phoebe Ramos	http://passthesauce.net
27	Jheng Santos	http://abubots.blogspot.com
28	Jaimie Paunan	http://mizzmakeup.com
29	Nikki Tui	http://askmewhats.com
30	Christopher M. Aquino	http://www.cmaquest.com
31	Joriben Zaballa	http://tomguts.joriben.com
32	Audrey Mecabalo	http://lagawan.info
33	Abbie Maquiling	http://discoveringpinas.blogspot.com/
34	Yobs Mendoza
35	Don Triviño	http://www.bonggaba.com/