Philippine Christmas Tradition
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About 80% of the the people in the Philippines are Roman Catholic and during Christmas season they have a tradition called "Simbang Gabi" or Night Mass in English. It is a series of 9-day Roman Catholic mass which are held from December 16-24 between 3am and 5am. I learned that this mass is similar to Puerto Rico's Misa de Aguinaldo.
On the last day of the series which is on the Christmas Eve, the service is called Misa de Gallo which is Spanish for Rooster's Mass.
A lot of people flock into the church to complete the 9 day series in the belief that if they do, their wishes would come true. Some young ones would attend the mass though to be with their boyfriends or girlfriends and this masses will turn out into a romantic date for couples.
Since I don't have our own holiday tradition, I opted to share this Philippine tradition instead for the #decemberchallenge2018 by @cathydkreations
On the last day of the series which is on the Christmas Eve, the service is called Misa de Gallo which is Spanish for Rooster's Mass.
A lot of people flock into the church to complete the 9 day series in the belief that if they do, their wishes would come true. Some young ones would attend the mass though to be with their boyfriends or girlfriends and this masses will turn out into a romantic date for couples.
Since I don't have our own holiday tradition, I opted to share this Philippine tradition instead for the #decemberchallenge2018 by @cathydkreations
Tomi › Very good article
Violeta › Interesting article dear
Snezana › very nice
Deliana › Very beautiful tradition! Thank you for sharing, Toni! ???
SuncicaZ › This is really very nice! Please, write more about customs and tradition of this wonderful country!
cathydkreations › Lovely dear thank you for sharing this tradition with us even if it is not your tradition its still educational and I enjoyed the article. ???
dorageorg › So great article!?
Strabunica013 › Very beautiful tradition! Thank you for sharing, Toni! ???
frenchqueen › Thank you Cathy. I’m glad to have shared this but I just hope people here actually read it. @cathydkreations
frenchqueen › Yeah I’m still hopeful that others atleast would. I know that most non-English speakers don’t. @cathydkreations
Steve › thanks for sharing ?
Explorer2017 › Interesting article
