Pinoy Christmas Songs & Some Fun Facts You May Yet To Know

Pinoy Christmas Songs & Some Fun Facts You May Yet To Know

December 20, 2023 by Van Garzon in Categories Music

List of Pinoy Christmas Songs, their Artists & Some Fun Facts

PINOY CHRISTMAS SONGS – Here is a list of some Filipino Christmas songs and some fun facts about these songs that many people don’t know.

Filipinos are not only into noche buena food preparations as well as the planning of the best Christmas games to play during the Christmas party but as well as preparing the Christmas playlist. Countless Filipinos loves listening to songs in line with the joyous season.

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There are several Pinoy Christmas songs that remain to be among the favorites of many people for several years now. These songs which you can check below are the most popular in the field and have greatly marked the celebration of Christmas in the Philippines.

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1. Pasko Na Naman

The artist of the song is Ramon ‘RJ’ Jacinto and it was released in 2013. This folk music written by Felipe de Leon and Levy Celerio actually has a Spanish paso double rhythm and is one of the most lively Christmas songs often sang by kids during caroling.

2. Pasko Na, Sinta Ko

Sang by Gary Valenciano, Pasko Na, Sinta Ko is undeniably one of the most popular Pinoy Christmas songs for years now since it was released in 2001. It is a romantic and sad song depicting the feeling of trying to heal from a broken heart. It has become the anthem of overseas Filipino workers who celebrate Christmas away from their loved ones. This song was composed by Aurelio Estanislao and Francis Dandan.

3. Ang Pasko Ay Sumapit

Also one of the most popular Pinoy Christmas songs is Ang Pasko Ay Sumapit. Sang by Levi Celerio, this folk Filipino music that was released in 1950 was composed by Vicente Rubi and Mariano Vestil.

This song sang by Levi Celerio who was awarded as a Philippine National Artist features a snappy beat and an easy-to-sing lyrics.

4. Noche Buena

Also another Christmas song sang by Levi Celerio and this time with Felipe de Leon was entitled Noche Buena. Its lyrics talk about the Filipino’s passion for food as it mentioned delicious Filipino dishes often prepare on the table for Christmas eve.

5. Miss Kita Kung Christmas

Sang by Susan Fuentes and released in 1975, this pop music has become an anthem for people who are missing their loved ones and have to deal with a broken heart on Christmas. It is known as the first Pinoy Christmas song that mixed English and Tagalog words in its lyrics.

6. Sana Ngayong Pasko

Sana Ngayong Pasko is one of the most popular Christmas songs that remain to hook many people for decades now since its release in 1993. Sang by Ariel Rivera, this song is one of the sad Christmas songs speaking about the longing to be remembered by someone you love. This is another anthem of OFWs.

7. Bro, Ikaw Ang Star ng Pasko

Released in 2009, this song was sang by the Kapamilya artists for the ABS-CBN Christmas Station ID. This Christmas song talks about Jesus being the star of the Christmas celebration.

8. Himig ng Pasko

In 1991, Himig ng Pasko sang by the Apo Hiking Society was released. The first line of this pop music spoke about the Amihan trade winds around December. This one is a joyous Christmas song.

9. Tuloy na Tuloy Pa Rin Ang Pasko

Also one of the most popular and lively Pinoy Christmas songs is the song entitled Tuloy na Tuloy Pa Rin Ang Pasko. Sang by the Apo Hiking Society and released in 1991, it is a jazzy Christmas song telling that the Christmas celebration continues amid the hardships about money.

10. Mano Po, Ninong

Sang by Janet Arnaiz and released in 1990, this folk music fondly speaks about the tradition of Filipinos of giving money to godchildren citing the side of the kids expressing their gratitude for the money received from their ninongs (godfathers) and ninangs (godmothers).