No two Christmases are ever the same, and that’s what makes the holiday season so magical—and unpredictable! While it’s usually filled with joy and excitement, for many Filipinos, the holidays come with a mix of emotions. Sometimes it’s festive, sometimes it’s chill, and yes, sometimes it can get a little chaotic and stressful.
We got curious about how some of your favorite Kapamilya stars are feeling this holiday season, so we asked them to share their 'Christmas vibe' this year, and here are their answers!
Christmas is always full of vibrant, joyful vibes, like what Rain Celmar is having this year. "The vibe is vibin," as how "PBB Gen 11" Big Winner Fyang Smith describes it. Kolette Madelo is ready to leave behind the negativities and ring in 2025 with a heart full of cheer and good energy. Their co-housemates JP Cabrera and Patrick Ramirez are also letting the holiday fun take over.
And for the comedy duo MC and Lassy, Christmas is about maintaining that fun-loving mindset, no matter what life throws at them.
But, for some, joyful doesn't always have to be loud. JC Alcantara’s vibe this year is all about keeping it “chill and enjoy lang." Sometimes, the best celebrations are the quiet ones. Elisse Joson also shares her “homey and happy” holiday vibe.
AC Soriano’s Christmas is a quiet one as well. KD Estrada's Christmas 2024 is minimalist and cozy–no extravagance, just simple but heartfelt moments with the family. Sheena Belarmino also plans to keep her celebrations simple with a laidback salu-salo with the fambam.
Edward Barber is also keeping his December peaceful and calm, probably just spending a very quiet holiday with his mom. "Calm and grateful" is also how "It's Showtime" host Jackie Gonzaga calls her ideal Christmas spirit, “Ipinagpapasalamat mo lahat, ‘yung panahon, buhay, at oras.” "Showtime Online U" host Anne Tenorio picks the word "chill" to describe her vibe. Mary Joy Apostol's Yuletide season is warm as well.
This year, some Kapamilya stars are going for 'traditional' vibe. Jarren Garcia, who spent most of his holidays in London, returns to a very Filipino Christmas. After all, here’s nothing like the Filipino way of celebrating—whether it’s the Noche Buena, simbang gabi, or parols lighting up the streets.
Francine Diaz and Seth Fedelin are also keeping it traditional because they miss the Christmas celebrations from their childhood.
Angela Ken likewise misses the kind of excitement that only kids feel during Christmas, so she's opting for a cozy celebration at home this year. Meanwhile, Joshua Garcia's holiday season will have a 'probinsya vibe' as he heads back to Batangas to spend time with the Garcia clan.
Christmas is all about family, and for many Kapamilya stars, this year’s holiday celebrations are centered on the ones they hold closest to their hearts. For Kyle Echarri, Christmas is simply about being with his loved ones.
Shaina Magdayao is celebrating an answered prayer this year, as her sister, who’s been based overseas, is finally coming home after four years. She said she's long been praying for this reunion to happen, and she couldn’t be more grateful that it's finally coming true.
For Gary Valenciano, the vibe is full and wonderful because his family is all together.
Aljon Mendoza is feeling fulfilled this holiday season as he shares his achievements with his family. ‘Growth’ is the theme of Harvey Bautista’s 2024 as well.
Eric Fructuoso is bringing the festive spirit to his home by making kids happy through games. And as he spends time with 'family,' LA Santos will never leave out his beloved dogs. On the other hand, Lorraine Galvez is still full of good vibes though she may be far from family.
Some Kapamilya stars reflect on the challenges of the past year and look forward to brighter days ahead, hence giving their Christmas a vibe of gratitude, hope, and faith. Maymay Entrata, for instance, is feeling extra hopeful after overcoming the tests she faced this year.
Robi Domingo is also in a hopeful mood this season, especially after the rollercoaster of emotions he experienced last year with his wedding preparations. After a year filled with nerves and challenges, Robi is now celebrating with a merry heart.
"PBB Gen 11" ex-housemates Jas Dudley-Scales and Dingdong Bahan are feeling deeply thankful. For Gillian Vicencio, Christmas is all about faith and spending time with Jesus, a vibe she grew up with.
Others are dreaming of a snowy, white Christmas. A winter wonderland vibe brings a whole new level of magic to the season, right? "PBB Gen 11"s Kai Montinola finds the idea of a white Christmas especially appealing.
Kaori Oinuma also wants to experience the enchantment of snowflakes falling gently around her. Loisa Andalio is dreaming of a white Christmas, too. Meanwhile, Karina Bautista is all set for a chill holiday vacation in the States, where she’s expecting to enjoy a laid-back, snowy Christmas.
And isn't the cozy vibe of Christmas perfect for cuddles and relaxation? Adrian Lindayag likes his holidays very cold and cuddly. Andrez Del Rosario also craves that chilly, cuddly vibe so he can just rest and recharge and indulge in all the good feels that come with staying indoors during the colder months.
While some celebrities are dreaming of a cold December, others plan to soak up the warmth and beach vibes this holiday season. Anji Salvacion is celebrating Christmas island-style! She's set for a summery Yuletide as she heads home to Siargao.
Darren Espanto, on the other hand, is swapping the idea of a white Christmas for something a little more sunny. Instead of visiting his family in Canada, they’ll be the ones coming home to the Philippines this year, and they’re likely to enjoy a vacation by the beach.
While some are in full vacation mode, there are others—especially performers—who are busy with gigs. Yeng Constantino is keeping the Christmas cheer alive despite working through the whole month of December with shows and performances. She also shared that her holidays feel a bit melancholic, as she misses her mom, who passed away three years ago. Yeng shares, "We’ll try our best to celebrate, because that’s what she would have wanted, for us to enjoy." And when she says "enjoy," it’s about indulging in delicious holiday dishes, too.
Julia Barretto, too, is working this Christmas season, and while she loves her work, she's keeping things calm and laid-back.
Let’s not forget that the biggest vibe of the season is love—whether it’s shared with family, friends, or even strangers. For Bianca de Vera, her love-filled Christmas vibe is beautifully symbolized by a mistletoe, saying Christmas is the season when we share our hearts.