Mano Po, Ninong
It is a tradition for Filipino children to kiss or touch to their forehead the hand of an old person they meet. This is called mano, from the Spanish word for hand. When done to their godfather or godmother, kids expect a monetary gift, especially during Christmas.| ORIGINAL TAGALOG SONG LYRICS Maligaya, maligayang Pasko kayo'y bigyan Masagana, masaganang Bagong Tao'y kamtan Ipagdiwang, ipagdiwang araw ng Maykapal Upang manatili sa atin ang kapalaran At mamuhay na lagi sa kapayapaan Mano po Ninong, mano po Ninang Narito kami ngayon Humahalik sa inyong kamay Salamat Ninong, salamat Ninang Sa aginaldo pong inyong ibinibigay | FREE ENGLISH TRANSLATION A merry, merry Christmas may you have May you have a prosperous new year Celebrate the day of our Lord So that we maintain our good fortune And always live in peace Respect to you, Godfather, Godmother We're here right now Kissing your hands Thanks Godfather, Thanks Godmother For the gift you're handing to us |