Sa Araw ng Pasko ( On Christmas Day)

Andrea's class performed this during the Family Day celebration of her school last December 19. They lip synched and danced to this tune. after the second stanza, the kids went down the stage, looked for the parents and led us back the stage. It was a touching moment for me. Right before the song ended, they handed us a long stemmed rose. My eyes were filled with tears already. The lyrics touched my heart. I have heard the song many times, and it never failed to bring tears to my eyes. But hearing it this time is far more different with dad away from us this christmas.

The song is written in "Filipino", the official language used in the Philippines. It touches the hearts of Overseas Filipino Workers who are celebrating christmas away from home. The song talks about how Christmas celebration in the Philippines is uncomparable, how the celebration would be different if they are home, if the family is complete. The song also wishes the OFW's a Merry Christmas whatever part of the world they are.

To all the OFW's MERRY CHRISTMAS

All Star Cast
Sa Araw Ng Pasko

'di ba't kay ganda sa atin ng pasko
Naiiba ang pagdiriwang dito
Pasko sa ati'y hahanap-hanapin mo
Walang katulad dito ang pasko


Refrain
Lagi mo na maiisip na sila'y nandito sana
At sa noche buena ay magkakasama


Chorus
Ang pasko ay kay saya kung kayo'y kapiling na
Sana pagsapit ng pasko, kayo'y naririto
Kahit pa malayo ka, kahit nasaan ka pa
Maligayang bati para sa inyo sa araw ng pasko


Sa ibang bansa'y 'di mo makikita
Ang ngiti sa labi ng bawat isa
Alam naming hindi n'yo nais malayo
Paskong pinoy pa rin sa ating puso


Dito'y mayro'ng caroling at may simbang gabi
At naglalakihan pa ang christmas tree, ang christmas tree