Merry Christmas!
Vincenzo Roque
Here in the Philippines, Christmas is a very special occasion. It's so special that Christmas season usually spans from September (-ber months) up to the second week of January (Epiphany). Being a special occasion, we have many practices during Christmas. Along with this is our many songs about Christmas. I want to share to you some of these (with English translation for the non RL Filipinos).
I already started with this through the following articles:
1. Kumukutikutitap
2. Pasko na Sinta ko
3. Himig ng Pasko
4. Sa may Bahay ang Aming Bati
Here's 8 more songs to bring it to a total of 12:
5. First, here's a song about our tradition of Simbang Gabi or Night/Dawn Mass which is a 9-day series of Masses devoted to the Blessed Virgin in anticipation of Christmas.
KAMPANA NG SIMBAHAN I- Kampana ng simbahan ay nanggigising na At waring nagsasabi na tayo’y magsimba Magbangon at magbihis tayo’y magsilakad At masiglang tunguhin ang ating simbahan II - Kinagisnan nang simbang Gabi 'Wag Natin limutin Pagkat tayo’y may tungkulin Sa pananalangin III- Ang Kampana ng simbahan ay nanggigising na Tayo Naman Lahat ay manalangin Habang nagsisimba *ulitin ang I IV - Ang kampana’y tuluyang nanggigising Upang tayong lahat ay manalangin Ang bendisyon kapag nakamtan na Tayo’y magkakaroon ng higit na pag-asa * Ulitin ang IV * Ulitin ang I * Ulitin ang IV nang dalawang beses Tayo’ magkakaron ng higit ng pag-asa |
CHURCH BELLS I- The church bells are already awakening us As if telling us to hear Mass Get up and get dressed, let's leave now And enthusiastically go to our church II - Traditional Dawn Masses Let's not forget Because it's our duty To pray III- The church bells are already awakening us Let us all pray While hearing Mass *Repeat I IV - The church bells eventually awaken us So that we all pray When we receive the blessing We will have more hope * Repeat IV * Repeat I * Repeat IV twice We will have more hope |
6. Next, here's a song about someone missing his/her special someone during Christmas.
SANA NGAYONG PASKO Pasko na naman ngunit wala ka pa Hanggang kailan kaya ako maghihintay sayo Bakit ba naman kailangang lumisan pa Ang tanging hangad ko lang ay makapiling ka REFRAIN: Sana ngayong Pasko ay maalala mo pa rin ako Hinahanap-hanap pag-ibig mo At kahit wala ka na Nangangarap at umaasa pa rin ako Muling makita ka at makasama ka Sa araw ng Pasko... (Ulitin) Sana ngayong Pasko... |
HOPE THAT THIS CHRISTMAS It's Christmas again but you're still gone Until when will I wait for you Why do you need to leave My only wish is to be with you REFRAIN: Hope that this Christmas you still remember me Looking for your love And even though you're gone already I'm still dreaming, hoping To see you again and be with you On Christmas day... (Repeat) Hope that this Christmas... |
7. This next song is about celebrating Christmas amidst a lot of problems, especially poverty.
TULOY NA TULOY PA RIN ANG PASKO O bakit kaya tuwing pasko ay dumarating na Ang bawa't isa'y para bang namomroblema Hindi mo alam ang regalong ibibigay Ngayong kay hirap na nitong ating buhay Meron pa kayang caroling at noche buena Kung tayo naman ay kapos at wala nang pera Nakakahiya kung muling pagtaguan mo Ang 'yong mga inaanak sa araw ng pasko. [refrain] Ngunit kahit na anong mangyari Ang pag-ibig sana'y maghari Sapat nang si Hesus ang kasama mo Tuloy na tuloy parin ang pasko Mabuti pa nga ang pasko noong isang taon Sa ating hapag mayroong keso de bola't hamon Baka sa gipit, happy new year mapo-postpone At ang hamon ay mauuwi sa bagoong [refrain] (instrumental) [refrain] [coda] Tuloy na tuloy pa rin (tuloy na tuloy pa rin) Tuloy na tuloy pa rin (tuloy na tuloy pa rin) Tuloy na tuloy pa rin ang pasko Tuloy na tuloy pa rin ang pasko Sa kapimilya mo tuloy ang pasko..... |
CHRISTMAS WILL STILL PUSH THROUGH O why is it that everytime Christmas comes Everyone seems to have troubles You don't know what gifts to give Now that we are having hard times Will there still be caroling and noche buena If we are lacking money It's embarrassing to hide again From your godchildren on Christmas Day [refrain] But whatever happens Love should reign It's enough that Jesus is with you Christmas will still push through Christmas last year was better In our table, there's Edam and ham Because of our situation, happy new year might be postponed And the ham will be replaced by shrimp paste [refrain] (instrumental) [refrain] [coda] It will still push through (It will still push through) It will still push through (It will still push through) Christmas will still push through Christmas will still push through With your family, Christmas will still push through |
8. This now talks about the Noche Buena tradition in the Philippines where we have a banquet the night before Christmas.
NOCHE BUENA Kay sigla ng gabi Ang lahat ay kay saya Nagluto ang Ate ng manok na tinola Sa bahay ng Kuya ay mayro’ng litsonan pa Ang bawat tahanan may handang iba’t iba Tayo na giliw Magsalo na tayo Mayro’n na tayong Tinapay at keso Di ba Noche Buena Sa gabing ito At bukas ay araw ng pasko |
NOCHE BUENA The night is so lively Everyone is so happy Ate cooked chicken tinola In Kuya's house there's even lechon Every home has their own food prepared Let's go now darling Let's eat with them We already have Bread and Cheese Isn't it Noche Buena this night And tomorrow is Christmas Day |
9. This now tackles the point of Christmas which is offering one's self to others.
LUMILIWANAG ANG MUNDO SA KWENTO NG PASKO Hindi lang sa langit nandun ang mga bituin Pag nasilayan ang pag-asa mata mo rin ay may ningning Hindi lang sa langit nandun ang mga anghel May nagaalay ng kabutihan hindi mo man hingin Ang magbigay ng sarili sa isa't isa Ito ang kwento ng Pasko ito'y liwanag ng mundo Dumarami ang mga tala tuwing kapaskuhan Sa atin nagmumula ang kaliwanagan Dumarami ang mga tala tuwing kapaskuhan Dalhin natin ang pagpapala sa bawat tahanan Ilang ulit man ng dilim sa buhay nati'y dumating 'Di papanaw di mauubos ang mga bituin Ang magbigay ng sarili sa isa't isa Ito ang kwento ng Pasko ito'y liwanag ng mundo Dumarami ang mga tala tuwing kapaskuhan Sa atin nagmumula ang kaliwanagan Dumarami ang mga tala tuwing kapaskuhan Dalhin natin ang pagpapala sa bawat tahanan Dumarami ang mga tala tuwing kapaskuhan Sa atin nagmumula ang kaliwanagan yeah Dumarami ang mga tala tuwing kapaskuhan Sa atin nagmumula ang kaliwanagan Ang liwanag ng Pasko ay kwento ng katuparan Ng pangako ng Diyos sa buong sanlibutan Dumarami ang mga tala tuwing kapaskuhan Sa atin nagmumula ang kaliwanagan Dumarami ang mga tala tuwing kapaskuhan Dalhin natin ang pagpapala sa bawat tahanan Dumarami ang mga tala tuwing kapaskuhan Sa atin nagmumula ang kaliwanagan Dumarami ang mga tala singdami ng pagpapala Lumiliwanag ang mundo sa kwento ng Pasko |
THE WORLD LIGHTS UP IN THE STORY OF CHRISTMAS Not only in the sky are there stars When you catch a glimpse of hope your eyes too will twinkle Not only in heaven are there angels Some offer kindness even if not asked Offering one's self to others This is the story of Christmas, the light of the world The stars multiply during Christmastime The light starts from us The stars multiply during Christmastime Let's bring the grace to every home However often does darkness comes in our lives The stars will not die, not be consumed Offering one's self to others This is the story of Christmas, the light of the world The stars multiply during Christmastime The light starts from us The stars multiply during Christmastime Let's bring the grace to every home The stars multiply during Christmastime The light starts from us The stars multiply during Christmastime The light starts from us The light of Christmas is the story of the coming true Of God's promise to the whole world The stars multiply during Christmastime The light starts from us The stars multiply during Christmastime Let's bring the grace to every home The stars multiply during Christmastime The light starts from us The stars multiply as much as the graces The world lights up in the story of Christmas |
10. This next one tackles the true protagonist of Christmas which is no other than our brother Jesus.
BRO, IKAW ANG STAR NG PASKO Kung kailan pinakamadilim Ang mga tala ay mas nagniningning Gaano man kakapal ang ulap Sa likod nito ay may liwanag Ang liwanag na ito Nasa 'ting lahat May sinag ang bawat pusong bukas Sa init ng mga yakap Maghihilom ang lahat ng sugat Ang nagsindi nitong ilaw Walang iba kundi ikaw Salamat sa liwanag mo Muling magkakakulay ang pasko Salamat sa liwanag mo Muling magkakakulay ang pasko Tayo ang ilaw sa madilim na daan Pagkakapit bisig lalong higpitan Dumaan man sa malakas na alon Lahat tayo'y makakaahon Ang liwanag na ito Nasa 'ting lahat May sinag ang bawat pusong bukas Sa init ng mga yakap Maghihilom ang lahat ng sugat Ang nagsindi nitong ilaw Walang iba kundi ikaw Salamat sa liwanag mo Muling magkakakulay ang pasko Salamat sa liwanag mo Muling magkakakulay ang pasko Kikislap ang pag-asa Kahit kanino man Dahil ikaw Bro, dahil ikaw Bro Dahil ikaw Bro Ang star ng pasko Salamat sa liwanag mo Muling magkakakulay ang pasko Salamat sa liwanag mo Muling magkakakulay ang pasko Ang nagsindi nitong ilaw Walang iba kundi ikaw Salamat sa liwanag mo Muling magkakakulay ang pasko Ang nagsindi nitong ilaw Walang iba kundi ikaw Salamat sa liwanag mo Muling magkakakulay ang pasko Ang nagsindi nitong ilaw Walang iba kundi ikaw Salamat sa liwanag mo Muling magkakakulay ang pasko Dahil ikaw Bro, dahil ikaw Bro Dahil ikaw Bro Ang star ng pasko! |
BRO, YOU ARE THE STAR OF CHRISTMAS At the darkest times The stars twinkle the most However thick our the clouds Behind this, there's light This light is within us Each open heart has a glint In the warmth of the embraces The wounds will heal The one who lit this light Is no other than you Thank you for your light Christmas will be colorful again Thank you for your light Christmas will be colorful again We are the light in the dark paths Tighten our holding hands more If ever we encounter a huge wave We can all get out This light is within us Each open heart has a glint In the warmth of the embraces The wounds will heal The one who lit this light Is no other than you Thank you for your light Christmas will be colorful again Thank you for your light Christmas will be colorful again Hope will spark In whoever Because of you Bro, Because of you Bro Because of you Bro The star of Christmas Thank you for your light Christmas will be colorful again Thank you for your light Christmas will be colorful again The one who lit this light Is no other than you Thank you for your light Christmas will be colorful again The one who lit this light Is no other than you Thank you for your light Christmas will be colorful again The one who lit this light Is no other than you Thank you for your light Christmas will be colorful again Because of you Bro, Because of you Bro Because of you Bro The star of Christmas |
11. This second to the last song is one of the classic Filipino songs about Christmas.
PASKO NA NAMAN Pasko Na Naman O Kay tulin ng araw Paskong nagdaan, Tila ba kung kailan lang Ngayon ay Pasko, Dapat pasalamatan Ngayon ay Pasko Tayo ay mag-awitan Koro: Pasko! Pasko! Pasko na namang muli! Tanging araw na ating pinakamimithi, Pasko! Pasko! Pasko na namang muli! Ang pag-i–big naghahari. |
CHRISTMAS ONCE AGAIN Christmas once again O the time is very fast The past Christmas, As if it is just recent Today is Christmas, We should really be thankful Today is Christmas Let us sing songs Koro: Christmas! Christmas! It's Christmas once again! The only day that we're really waiting for, Christmas! Christmas! It's Christmas once again! Love will surely prevail. |
12. This last song, in my opinion, is the most famous Christmas song in the Philippines being sung wherever there are Filipinos all over the world.
ANG PASKO AY SUMAPIT Ang Pasko ay sumapit Tayo ay mangagsiawit Ng magagandang himig Dahil sa ang Diyós ay pag-ibig Nang si Kristo'y isilang May tatlóng haríng nagsidalaw At ang bawat isa ay nagsipaghandog Ng tanging alay. Koro: Bagong Taon ay magbagong-buhay Nang lumigaya ang ating Bayan Tayo'y magsikap upang makamtán Natin ang kasaganaan! Tayo'y mangagsiawit Habang ang mundo'y tahimik. Ang araw ay sumapit Ng Sanggol na dulot ng langit. Tayo ay magmahalan, Ating sundin ang Gintong Aral At magbuhat ngayon, Kahit hindì Pasko ay magbigayan |
CHRISTMAS HAS ARRIVED Christmas has arrived Let us go singing Beautiful hymns For God is love. When Christ was born, There were three kings who did visit, And each one did present A unique offering. Chorus: 'Tis New Year, so we must reform our lives That our Nation might be happy; Let us work hard that we might achieve Prosperity! Let us go singing, Whilst the world is silent. The day has arrived, Of the Infant sent from heaven. Let us love one another, Let us follow the Golden Rule, And from this moment forth- Though it not be Christmas-let us share. |
Wishing you a merry christmas,
VINCENZO ROQUE
Proudly Pinoy
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