Christmas in the Philippines Part 1 of 4

Hawaii State Senator Rick Reed and his wife Jenn Reed present an hour-long documentary showcasing the beauty of the Filipino culture and how Filipinos celebrate Christmas.

[@devildogotdd]

Wow!!! Mr. Reed said about everything I have said regarding the Philippines. I am an American that started traveling to the Philippines in January of 2008. I had no idea I was going to love the people and the country so much. My heart aches when I am not in the Philippines. I truly truly love the people and the country. Filipinos are the most warm, generous, loving, giving, and decent people I have ever met. Christmas in the Philippines is special. I wish everyone could experience it.

[@carlosconcepcioniii5968]

Todd McLean well said sir...

[@maayongaga729]

Todd McLean I think Magellan and his people saw these qualities already before. Check the Philippine history song of Yoyoy Villame.

[@victoriakotler61]

You have not really lived there, have you?

[@nildadelarosa6751]

Thank you sir for loving the PHILIPPINES . 👍❤

[@kailian3880]

Correct sir

[@theduke6951]

Those years where life was simple yet filled with happiness.

[@amanboy]

When life was so much simpler...

[@dennisb7930]

That was very nice my father too was stationed in the Phils during the war maybe this is one of the reasons I love going there 6 times i last 4 years.Hopefully going again in January

[@danborg4915]

Thanks Sen. Reed for this video the new generation will watch this content back in time.

[@build7wealth]

I'm feeling so nostalgic of the Philippines. Someday, I'll spend Christmas again in this beautiful land.

[@RALGAV]

God Bless Mr. Reed for appreciating Philippines Christmas... Maraming salamat at Mabuhay ka!!

[@cheftonsouthworth1611]

So many things have changed around the Cities and it's Provinces..Modern Buildings and Infrastructures are everywhere..But the Heart, The Traditions. Good Values and Positve Attitude of Filipinos are always felt and experience each time you meet one of them wherever they are around the World..I consider this Beautiful documentary as one of the Treasures of the Philippines! To Senator Rick Reed and Wife Jennifer Reed along with your Family we Thank You from the bottom of every Filipino's Heart..

[@rembrants7724]

My hair standing,and tears in my eyes..im a poor filipino but thank you God for pure and endless love.mr. reed i feel your clean heart and love to filipino.Godbless us....

[@DarkWolf-bm6sj]

Thanks!Mr.Reed for this documentary.Thanks sir, for appreciating the Philippines and loving the culture.Hoping u comeback!God blessed and Long live!!!!!!!!

[@loucaves8608]

Still watching this Dec 20, 2020. 90's kids with innocence on their faces.. I miss the old days. Life is super simple

[@myhappiness14]

"Every time you visit someone, it's always a merienda time." Hahaha, Pinoy customs and traditions. I really miss my country especially during Holiday seasons. So sad

[@freedominchrist9171]

I know what you mean.

[@Supermommabel]

watching your video makes me cry, miss my mom and my dad who is now with our Lord, Mr. Reed I am delighted to see you that you were brought up by your parents with a loving hearts. thank you for this video

[@dennisb7930]

❤

[@michaellPgrace]

Back in 2011 you just really feel the spirit of christmass, but nowadays even it is christmass day or new year, you cant just feel the spirit of it anymore, it is just like a normal day for us i just really wish that one day the spirit of the joy and happines came back so all people around the world will feel it Edit: just fixing my typo😅

[@imeldavitalistafelix7706]

Was delighted to see the Baguio Cathedral. Remembering my grand father and Uncles were among the people building it.

[@FloNisChildfreeLifeChannel]

Yes here in the Philippines when ber months arrive, its Christmas, the longest Christmas celebration and people are really thoughtful and lovely! Thank you for embracing us and our culture Sen. Rick, its very humbling to know!!!

[@jacquilinelunag8940]

Those songs were representations of how simply beautiful the Philippines then. Now you hardly hear them being played. Very pleasing to the ears lolos and lolas would be delighted much to reminisce these songs.

[@franciscogarcia7113]

I really cry 😢 at the end so beautiful people and compassionate people of the phillipines even though I’m not from the phillipines I feel home sick because the country is so beautiful

[@generosajackson8342]

I missed Christmas in the Philippines esp.in my younger days although we haven't got much those days but were very happy.I left Philippines in 1981 and been living in UK and have my own family wl my English husband.I have been home but not Christmas.Thank you Sen.Rick Reed for loving our people and our country.

[@goodnewseverybodycom]

salamat/thank you..very enlightening to me as a Filipino American born and raised in the States (Minnesota) :)

[@maayongaga729]

From beginning to end of your video Sen. Reed I'm teary eyed. I miss my hometown and family. My parents are both teachers and I was helping them in school before they sent for a greener pasture in the U.S. Looking at the activities in school..I miss them so much. I was gone for almost 30years serving the American people and not my own elderly parents is a big thorn in my heart that I will carry for the rest of my life. Thank you for appreciating our culture..the music really made the picture more appealing to the viewers. More power to you Sen. Reed and God Bless Always.

[@judeaquino9457]

Maraming salamat po for this video. This is nostalgic.

[@mimisanjuan2551]

We had a wooden floor too i used to polish it like that with a lampaso or bunot...i miss home...

[@divaslive6953]

I loved it when he says: Everytime he visits Phil. he gained weight because its always merienda time..... That is how Filipinos welcomes and accommodate their friends and visitors. Filipinos had the warmest embrace and smiles for their guests and visitors as always, even the children will give you that warm smiles and welcoming.

[@CarolineSantiago]

Celebrating Christmas in the Philippines is unforgettable togetger with my Family and relatives what a beautiful and classic video.

[@TJ-dt7gq]

nakakamiss ang old times!!! ibang iba na ngayon di ko na gano feel ang pasko at newyear.

[@franciscogarcia7113]

Omg I love the Philippine as an american beautiful culture and so generous people make you feel welcome my favorite Asian country 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥺☺️☺️☺️☺️☺️

[@susanmanaog4542]

Thank you senator Reed for sharing this video, as i watch it, my tears falling on my cheeks, it is a tears & joy of happiness😘

[@trimel81]

Thank you, Mr and Mrs Reed...i found this because Christmas season is coming and i'm getting nostalgic again.

[@assortedasmr430]

I love old times...i wanna go back to the old times...it reminds me of everything in the past...thank you for this video..

[@techtalk4992]

So beautiful content. Love to God and to mankind are truly emerged from this Christian nation. People truly have genuine hearts. Thank you so much for sharing. Amazing

[@BuyoganExtendedStories]

I can't imagine how we celebrate Christmas this year while we are in quarantine

[@franciscogarcia7113]

I know brother hopefully next year would be better

[@franciscogarcia7113]

I miss the Philippines i was supposed to go this year in November but are our country 😢 is restricted

[@esteladalipog864]

Oh my God i love this classic video im crying non stop thanks so much Sen Reed for posting this video im abroad an im going home next year im feeling very homesick now may God Bless your family too.

[@digablesoul]

I watch your videos every year Senator Reed! Ty again for putting this video together and for your wife to decide to upload it on KZbin. Thank you again!!

[@victorel7870]

I am pilipino and I always amaze about christmas eve! When I was young I have so many memory about christmas. I love christmas! I love caroline! I love night or early morning mass at the church. Mr Senator Reed thank you for introducing our country is one of the happiest country most this when christmas is coming. Christmas in our Country is very colorful what ever they say of about christmas of the other religion christmas is still alive in the heart of many christian specially catholic, they dont feel the christmas in their heart because they are against about christmas. The christmas tradition in the philippines is very meaningful and colorful come and try christmas in the philippines!

[@tagabulodchastityobedience7292]

I’ve been living here 🇺🇸 for over 25 years now. and I can’t wait to go back home.. to retire and lived there for good 😞😞I’ve travelled and have been all over the world and yet I long and miss Philippines specially during Christmas 🥲🥲Truly Is No Place Like Home🇵🇭♥️🇵🇭🇺🇸

[@TheParley]

So touching, truly this channel & documentary deserve millions of views & subscriptions. This proves your pure love & embrace for the Filipinos, their culture, tradition, music, arts & heritage. Long live Sen Reed & Jenn.❤🤝🇵🇭🇺🇸

[@pilargarcia1503]

This is just such a beautiful docu. Thank you so much Sen. Reed! Truly a memorable gift. Thank you!

[@austinzzt3964]

I like living in our current generation but the 90s in the Philippines is truly a dream come true for me. How I wish I'm already alive during this time.

[@dougpittock6218]

I'm from Australia and I love the Philippines.

[@beni.o6770]

This video about Philippine life is simple and yet beautiful.

[@neliamurray760]

Thank you ,God Bless.

[@raymundlee2491]

....BEAUTIFUL PRESENTATION.... THANKS

[@tonyval214]

Dear Ms. Jennifer Reed, my sincerest thanks for sharing this video to us and making Us feel home, making Us want to come home, I'm based in Canada as my 2nd home but there is no place like Home as our Country the Philippines, still it's my HOME SWEET HOME. God Bless and thanks to Sen Reed.

[@felyarevalo9795]

I’m Ilocano and i love your background music👏👏👏💖😍

[@efrensosas3859]

This video really makes me smile..remembering the old Pilipinas and its very beautiful culture..thank you very much Sen. Reed.. God bless you always.

[@jomarimagdaraog7782]

thank you Sen.Reed , memories !!

[@hectorjuatco653]

Thank you, Senator Reed. God Bless America!

[@samsonpagunsan4436]

The Philippines is a hospitable nation. It is the "pearl of the orient seas." It is full of love.

[@nanaynikikay]

thanks for posting, I miss Christmas back home :(

[@nildadelarosa6751]

PHILIPPINES ,had the best christmas in the world .

[@nildadelarosa6751]

Your video make me cry , a simple living , but full of joy,s n happiness . I live abroad for many years , but still Philippines the best for me . Can,t change my country for a gold .

[@mysterybox38]

applaud kana lodi hahhahah

[@cherry_1068]

This was just recommended on my timeline... a video 10years ago... :)

[@nenbarrotp1527]

Woww how nice of you to say that, thank you so much God bless you Mr Reed.

[@youchubista]

This is classic! I love it!

[@keiththurman1045]

Man, Rick! Why you gotta make me all teary eyed and snot-nosed? Salamat brah, and aloha

[@fayeblais2458]

Grew up in the same manner in1947. Lola and Lolo lived with us with fun and lots of good memories. I brought my young family to visit Philippines in1975, toured Bagiuo. Tarlac and Pampanga

[@tettignacio-mallari3621]

watching this now, sep 1, 2020..the beginning of “ber” months in the philippines.. day1 of a 4-month Christmas Holiday celebration. unfortunately, it is still covid-19 pandemic lockdown.. hoping that Christmas 2020 will be celebrated covid-free 😔 all over the world.. this is a very heartwarming nostalgic video.. Thank you for you & your family’s love of the Phils & the Filipino people..happy friendly resilient!

[@menjmj37]

It is people like Sen R. Reed that makes me appreciate my country more and proud to be Filipino and so I don't regret not moving to USA (where half of my siblings opted to be migrants there). I married my American husband because he wanted to live in the Philippines. Thank you Mr. Reed for this documentary/travelogue. We love you for loving and appreciating the good in the Philippines.

[@Hexbet]

My wife's mother is from here. I often wish my wife would have been able to experience her mother's home. I feel like something's missing because we don't have the ability to go to the Philippines where so many of her family are. But I thoroughly enjoyed this video.

[@adelaidaabrantes6199]

Thanks Sen.Reed for this heart felt video..i have tears in my eyes watchi g this at this time of pandemic.So nice to see and feel the love and warmth of our filipino people. Christmas is near lets not forget our traditional spirit ofchristmas hanging our parols palamuti be it small Welcomming Jesus in our heart ,in our homes.GOD BLESS US ALL

[@r.c.8738]

Its already 2020 and Im here. I miss the olden days. I miss my lolo and lola

[@jeannygascon241]

Sir, just bumped at your video today (10/11/2020). Thank you for embracing our Filipino culture, which ours and ours (Filipino) only, 'yon pong pag-bless or mano ninyo kay lola, which you did 2x. So touched by your gesture, I cried. Thank you very much for your love for the Philippines and the Filipinos. We love you, sir. GOD bless!

[@mariajoy5829]

Wow, thank you so much Mr.Reed. Love much from the Filipino people. GOD BLESS YOU ALWAYS AND KEEP SAFE🇵🇭🇸🇬😇

[@deycolmijae6303]

thank you for documenting this

[@margeclimaco5184]

PILIPINAS, PINAKAMAMAHAL KONG PILIPINAS!!!♥️🇵🇭♥️♥️

[@digablesoul]

Watching this today. Thank you for putting this together. Merry Christmas! Maayong Pasko!!

[@thegroovyfloyds]

Thank you for the kind words about my Country. Beautiful video.

[@marialoretocadiente8257]

Impressed to hear your narrative about the Philippines and the unique characteristics of the Filipinos. Proud to see you, Mr. Reed, in barong Tagalog. Mabuhay kayo!

[@snellmails]

Thanks much for posting!

[@digablesoul]

Another Christmas to come back and watch your video Senator Rick Reed and Jenn! Daghan Salamat for sharing your video for all of us to see! Merry Christmas!

[@mariafebarreda1991]

GOD bless you Jennifer and Rick Reed for this heartwarming CHRISTMAS in the PHILIPPINES. May HE sustain and uphold you and your dear son Siddha for HIS greater glory and the good of all especially for your families here in the Philippines and the United States. DAGHANG SALAMAT! A BLESSED CHRISTMAS and a HEALTHY NEW YEAR 2021!

[@raysantos5566]

Thank you sir, for sharing your video to us and most especially for loving our country. God bless you and your family always. Maligayang pasko at masaganang bagong taon sa lahat.

[@stringguitar2437]

Wow! Mr. Reed, thank you for sharing your memories in Baguio City. I felt homesick watching!!! 👍

[@pinoyako8401]

Ganda nakakabata ang feelings balik tanaw noong panahon salamat po

[@trulalakita]

Thank you Sen. Reed for your love to the filipino people. God bless your family. Long live USA and the Philippines!

[@legendarytravels2786]

Beautiful... Thank you.

[@Abroadero]

I am here because I missed the Philippines. Watching videos about the Philippines makes me feel good. Good or bad videos I love the Philippines.

[@engineerplays4324]

Kuya Rob. Napa comment pala kayo dito. Lagi ko pinapanood vid mo eh. Haha. Nagbabalak din kasi ako mag abroad.

[@Abroadero]

@@engineerplays4324 he he, salamat

[@fredsanke4070]

Thank you Mr. Senator Rick Reed...

[@irenetillman9065]

Thank you for this video❤

[@mariov.6109]

Those Ilocano songs bring back a lot of my childhood beautiful memories.

[@shigeokageyama3570]

this video really made appreciate Filipino culture more. Thank you for uploading this vid!

[@hildaminos2756]

WOW Mr. Reed, thanks for sharing this video. It’s documented all filipino culture...behalf of my fellow filipino, i highly appreciate this documentary... 🤩🤩

[@uptrendvideo2000]

Thanks a lot for the video. God bless.

[@jamesroxas2058]

The footage took 3 years before I was born. Great thanks

[@elsamanongas2829]

Thanks a lot for this video i remember alot throu the years pass but many change like places many building can change until now

[@demonicangel4048]

nostalgic.. love...

[@roro2k]

Wow!! I remember watching this a long time ago! Aloha!

[@sheenagomez4623]

Likas na sa Pilipino... bumabait tuwing pasko... katulad ko.. nice video.. thanks for posting

[@susanmanaog4542]

Thank you for learning ang loving our culture😊🙋

[@asvirgil1984]

Thank you, Sen. Reed.

[@carolsprincess7845]

SALAMAT PO SA POSTING AND TELLING STORIES OF OUR COUNTRY.. THANKS SO MUCH.

[@edwardrodrigo9872]

wow! just wow!

[@lyradd]

Ok the school shown here where teachers were dancing is actually the school I went to and it is so trippy how little has changed when I went there around 2008. I can't wrap my head around the fact that the Dude is narrating in full American tone and a song in my dialectnis being played. Everything about this feels surreal.

[@cardodalisailia1515]

It's already 2023 and I'm watching this video really touching me as a Filipino

[@jomarimagdaraog7782]

reality seems really true in all its form ... salamat po!

[@JustMe-sq1vh]

Wow a rare and cool documentary of the experiences and the point of views of a Us state politician towards the Philippines and its people.

[@ritchienavarro33]

Thanks for the video.. Merry Christmas to you..

[@doritominendres117]

december 25,2018 , merry christmas and a happy new year

[@travelog7361]

Thanks for this! You seemed to know Pinoys very well, I can tell, by just listening to you.

[@tatsumali83c]

Sen. Reed we thank you 🙏🏽

[@bootsss1063]

I really am surprise when i watched this vlog Mr. REED. And i thank you for appreciating our culture. GOD BLESS YOU.