Jose Mari Chan is a notable Filipino singer-songwriter who was born in Iloilo City,

Philippines, on March 11, 1945. He is well renowned for his romantic ballads and
captivating music, which have captured the hearts of millions of Filipinos for decades.
Throughout his career, he has published roughly 20 studio albums and written many of
the Philippines' most popular songs.

Chan's impact lives on in the hearts of Filipinos all around the world. His tunes
are famous classics that are being enjoyed by generations of music enthusiasts today.
His contribution to Philippine music and society needs to be emphasized, since he
wrote some of the most memorable songs ever penned in the country. He is
unquestionably a legendary character in Filipino music history.

Jose Mari Chan's "Christmas in Our Hearts" is a popular Christmas hymn with a catchy
tune and heartfelt words. So much so that the song has been performed every year
since its release during the Christmas season.

In recent years, Jose Mari Chan has become the Christmas trend in the Philippines.
Several hilarious memes picturing him starting the countdown to the start of the
Christmas season have been produced. As a result, he has become an ever-present
Christmas symbol--at least in the Philippines. Some have even referred to him as the
"Father of Philippine Christmas." Due to the popularity of the memes, September 1 has
been informally designated as Jose Mari Chan Day.

This humility could be the reason why the artist is still famous after all these years. His
Christmas song has been played for 31 years. Although it is still the most popular during
the "Ber" months, he has also performed other hit songs during his active years. In fact,
he received lifetime achievement awards from the Philippine Association of the Record
Industry's (PARI) Awit awards, the composer's group Katha Awards, and the Aliw
Award.

Finally, Jose Mari Chan's influence in our culture has become an essential element of
Filipino identity, influencing how Filipinos perceive themselves and their society.
Philippine music, television and film, fashion, and food have all contributed to the growth
of Pinoy pop culture, with social media serving as a catalyst for its spread. As the world
becomes increasingly interconnected, the influence of Philippine popular culture is
expected to rise, affecting and changing the lives of Filipinos around the world.