Ang Pinakamahabang Pasko
Ang Kuwento ng Paskong Pilipino

The Philippines holds the distinction of having the longest Christmas
season in the world. For many Pinoys, Christmas holiday begins as
soon as the first 'ber' month, September, sets in. Formally though, it
begins on the first day of the Christmas Novena on December 16 and
ends on the Feast of the Epiphany on January 6, thus making it a
21-day festivity.

We inherited Christmas from the Spanish who first introduced it to us
in the 16th century . From being a strictly religious ritual,
Christmas has now become the most anticipated event of the year
celebrated by Filipinos wherever in the world they may be.

In honor of the world's longest (and best) Christmas celebration,
Jesuit Communications presents: Ang Pinakamahabang Pasko (The Longest
Christmas). This special takes a more intimate look into the
Filipinos' most beloved season, mapping out the origins of Christmas
as it was handed down to us by the Spanish missionaries 500 years ago,
as well as its evolution into the Christmas that we know and celebrate
today.

Shot entirely in HD (High Definition), this 45-minute documentary
features full-scale re-enactments of Christmas celebrations of old,
providing the audience with cutting edge cinematic viewing experience.

Hosted by Atom Araullo and Nikki Gil, Ang Pinakamahabang Pasko will
air on Christmas Day, December 25, 2008, 6-7PM on Studio 23.

ANG PINAKAMAHABANG PASKO:
Ang Kuwento ng Paskong Pilipino

A Production of Jesuit Communications
Director: Pauline Mangilog-Saltarin
Exec. Producer: Ernestine Tamana
Segment Producer: Lolita Lachica
Writer: Elmer L. Gatchalian