Christmas in the Philippines

in Hive PH2 years ago

Christmas in the Philippines is a time of joy and celebration, as families and friends come together to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. The holiday season in the Philippines is a time of colorful lights, festive decorations, and delicious food, with celebrations lasting for several weeks leading up to Christmas Day on December 25th.

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One of the most important traditions of Christmas in the Philippines is the Simbang Gabi or the "dawn Mass." This is a series of nine early morning Masses that are held in churches across the country starting on December 16th. The Masses are attended by many devout Catholics, who participate in the religious services and pray for blessings in the coming year.

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Another important tradition of Christmas in the Philippines is the parol or star-shaped lantern. These lanterns are made from bamboo and colored paper and are hung outside of homes and businesses as a symbol of the Christmas season. Many Filipinos also participate in the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree and decorating their homes with colorful lights and ornaments.

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Christmas in the Philippines is also a time for feasting and sharing delicious food with loved ones. Some of the most popular dishes served during the holiday season include Lechon (roast pork), Hamon (glazed ham), and fruit salad. It is also traditional to share gifts and exchange greetings with family and friends on Christmas Day.

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Overall, Christmas in the Philippines is a joyous and festive time of year, filled with religious traditions, colorful decorations, and delicious food. It is a time for families and friends to come together, celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, and look forward to a new year filled with hope and blessings.

by the guys, these photos are just recycled photos that are in my gallery from past Christmas celebration :)

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Awwwww Christmas is fast approaching.
Christmas is a season of giving, loving and bonding with family.
Doing caroling makes it more festive. Hehe

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Sharing delicious food. It must do, similar with my religion celebration:)

Decoration home is important thing too

Yes. I'm glad that we have the same thing in terms of Christmas celebration and culture.

Yay! 🤗
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Christmas in the Philippines is the best because of many activities like simbang gabi, eating putobumbong and bibingka and my favorite food for Christmas is Christmas ham

Yes. I'm excited for these activitie.

I do not go to the simbang as I am always lazy to wake up early haha! That lechon looks so delish! Pakurot naman!

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Same. Simbang gabi is not for me either. I haven't tried completing the simbang gabi myself. Hehe.

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Opo. Tama ka po dyan. Salamat sa pag bisita sa aking blog.

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Where in the Philippined do you live?

I'm from Cebu.

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Ang saya ng pasko sa Pinas 🥰♥️
I am so excited for Christmas, looking around and doing all the traditions like the simbang gabi is really a great experience during this season.

Sana nga maka kompleto ako nang simbang gabi this time. Hehe