Buzz·Posted on Dec 3, 201519 Reasons Filipino Christmas Is Actually The BestThe Pasko turn-up starts in September, and don’t stop until January. Maybe February.by Avianne TanBuzzFeed ContributorLinkFacebookPinterestTwitterMail 1. The Pasko turn-up starts in September, and don’t stop until January. Maybe February. 2. Wars in the country stop during the holiday season. 3. Our parol light displays rival the holiday decor in NYC's Rockefeller Center. 4. And what is brighter than the Christmas light show in Makati's Ayala Triangle Gardens? 5. Your dreams of a "White Christmas" can still come true, thanks to our white sand beaches. View this photo on Instagram 6. We have a Santa Klaus traffic cop who's got wicked moves. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 7. Christmas caroling in the Philippines is a good way to make some extra pesos. View this vine on Vine vine.co Except when someone's being a barat Grinch and only gives you barya-barya. 8. You can look forward to even more money when you get your legally required 13th Month Pay. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 9. And then even mo money, thanks to that Christmas bonus from your galanteng amo. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 10. But there's no greater joy than seeing your inaanak's and pamangkin's faces when you surprise them with gifts on gifts on gifts. pamy @pamyjustine My pretty pamangkin happy with her gift. :D #christmas #gifts #happytita 10:22 AM - 26 Dec 2012 Reply Retweet Favorite 11. 9 days of early morning mass (Misa de Gallo/Simbang Gabi) is so worth it when this is your view. 12. And even more worth it when you get fed with puto bumbong at bibingka afterwards. View this photo on Instagram 13. The 9 days end with Panunuluyan, a dramatic re-enactment of Mary and Joseph trying to find shelter to birth baby Jesus. View this photo on Instagram 14. After Noche Buena mass, you're rewarded with neverending Noche Buena dinner. View this photo on Instagram 15. Which you'll burn off during the fun Pasko party line dance performance. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 16. And while singing your heart out during karaoke. View this vine on Vine vine.co 17. The party doesn't stop there. We're boppin' in the streets as well. 18. We celebrate April Fool's Day months earlier on Dec. 28 during Fiesta de los Ninos Inocentes. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 19. And once the festivities are over by February, the countdown to September begins again. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF