Christmas in the Philippines for Kids

Christmas in the Philippines is filled with colorful traditions, festive foods, and unique customs that make the holiday season one of the longest and most joyful in the world.

These free Christmas in the Philippines coloring pages help kids explore Filipino Christmas traditions through hands-on activities featuring pagmamano, parol lanterns, traditional foods, and the greeting “Maligayang Pasko.”

Whether you’re teaching a Christmas Around the World unit at home or in the classroom, these printable worksheets make it easy for elementary students to learn about Filipino culture while enjoying creative coloring activities.

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Christmas in the Philippines Coloring Pages

These six Christmas in the Philippines coloring pages introduce kids to festive Filipino traditions through fun, hands-on activities. Each printable explores a different part of the celebration, from holiday foods and decorations to meaningful customs, making it easy to combine learning with creativity.

Christmas in the Philippines

Christmas in the Philippines is one of the longest holiday seasons in the world, beginning in September and lasting into January.

Families celebrate with colorful lights, music, Simbang Gabi (a series of dawn Masses), and Noche Buena, a festive meal shared on Christmas Eve. Family, faith, and community are at the heart of the celebrations.

Pagmamano

Pagmamano is a traditional Filipino gesture of respect where younger family members gently place an elder’s hand against their forehead.

Although it’s practiced year-round, you’ll often see it during Christmas when families gather together.

Christmas Decorations

Christmas decorations brighten homes, churches, and streets across the Philippines.

The most recognizable is the parol, a colorful star-shaped lantern that symbolizes the Star of Bethlehem and has become an icon of Filipino Christmas celebrations.

Filipino Christmas Food

Christmas celebrations wouldn’t be complete without traditional holiday foods like:

• Buko Pandan – a chilled coconut dessert with jelly cubes.
• Queso de Bola – Edam cheese coated in red wax and served with holiday meals.
• Lechon – whole roasted pig, often served at Noche Buena.
• Puto Bumbong – purple rice cakes topped with butter, coconut, and brown sugar.

Looking for another way to explore Filipino Christmas traditions? Cookies for Santa shares holiday stories and treats from countries around the world.

New Year’s Eve

New Year’s Eve is celebrated with Media Noche, a midnight feast shared with family.

Many families also open their doors and windows at midnight to welcome good luck for the year ahead.

How to Say Merry Christmas in the Philippines

In Filipino, Merry Christmas is Maligayang Pasko! (mah-lee-GAH-yahng pahs-KOH). It’s the greeting you’ll hear throughout the holiday season.

Filipino Christmas Books

If you’re looking to add a few read-alouds to your Christmas in the Philippines lesson, these books are a great way to explore Filipino culture beyond the coloring pages. They work well with elementary-aged kids and can lead to meaningful conversations about holiday traditions, family, and everyday life in the Philippines.

• Maribel’s Year – A touching story about a girl whose father is working overseas during the holidays. It’s a lovely way to start conversations about family and Christmas traditions.
• Filipino Celebrations: A Treasury of Feasts and Festivals – One of my favorite books for introducing Filipino traditions. It covers Christmas as well as other festivals celebrated throughout the year.
• All About the Philippines – A simple introduction to the country’s geography, culture, and daily life before diving into Christmas traditions.

More Ways to Explore Global Holiday Traditions

If you’re exploring Christmas Around the World, these free printables pair well with the Christmas in the Philippines coloring pages and help kids discover how holiday traditions vary across different countries.

• Christmas around the world worksheet – Match countries to their Christmas traditions.
• Christmas around the world coloring pages – Color festive characters from around the world.
• Christmas in Mexico worksheets – Learn about Las Posadas, traditional holiday foods, and the story of the Three Kings.
• Christmas in Ireland worksheet – Learn about Irish Christmas traditions.

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Last Updated on 29 June 2026 by Clare Brown