Light of the Ancients
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Find out the ancient provenance of a beloved Filipino Christmas ornament, the parol.
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Longing for the Sound of Christmas Music
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The trills are alive with the sound of Christmas.
Read MoreA Filipino Christmas in the Sixties
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All Filipino Christmases may seem the same, but each family has its own traditions.
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Tocino del Cielo: A Sweet Reward for Human Kindness
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The Tocino del Cielo (‘cielo’ means heaven), is one of the richest Christmas desserts in the Philippines, its origins shaped by a strong Spanish colonial influence. At Christmas, Mama made only one thing for family and friends: Tocino del Cielo.
Read More“Dad in White, Lying Dead on the Tarmac”
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Two chapters from the book, The Aquino Legacy: An Enduring Narrative (Imprint, 2015) by Elfren Sicangco Cruz and Neni Sta. Romana Cruz.
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Last Christmas
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A father’s advice to her immigrating daughter always gives a warm glow to her Christmases away from home.
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Gayang: Igorot Folklore Goes to the Comic Book
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You can now learn about mythical Igorot creatures from a comic book
Read MoreThe Happy Home Cook: Mango Refrigerator Cake
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We can proudly say that the Philippines has perhaps the best mangoes in the world. The month of May reminds me of the sweet, ripe mangoes, summers and fiesta time in our home country. Here in America, I find an abundance of mangoes in the markets from April to late July. It’s a good excuse to whip up the mango recipes I learned from my mother.
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