The Philippine celebration of Christmas is influenced mainly by its previous colonizers – Spain and the USA – and many other

western cultures. However, Filipinos have integrated their own unique taste and style in the objects symbolizing the season

over the years.

Another popular Filipino Christmas decoration is the belen. Taken from the Spanish name for the town of Bethlehem,

it is a crèche or tableau representing the Nativity scene. It portrays baby Jesus Christ in the manger, surrounded by the

Virgin Mary, St. Joseph, the shepherds and their flocks, the three Magi, and some stable animals and angels.

Belens can be seen in homes, offices, schools, churches, and almost anywhere. The ones in huge establishments can be very

extravagant, using life-size porcelain figures. The humble versions are simply paper cutouts of the Nativity characters.

 A Christmas Belen recreates the birth of Jesus in a manger with Mother Mary and St Joseph. The Christmas Belen is where the

Three Kings found Jesus after the angel told them to follow the star which would lead them to the Messiah.

In the Philippines majority of them are Christians. Starting from September 1, Filipinos started to their countdown to the

most awaited day of kids of course by everyone.Every time I heard 'Ber' months the first thing that comes to my mind is

Christmas time. I feel excited because that is very special occasion for all of us that we celebrate every year in

remembering the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Radio stations started playing Christmas songs. It's Christmas time around the world. Merry Christmas Everyone!!!