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Filipino's Longest Celebration:
Christmas Holiday
Half Year Celebration
"Ber Months" Filipinos are in prep for the upcoming holiday- Christmas.
Believe it or not, Among other countries, the Philippines has the longest celebration of Christmas. Once the "ber months" kicked in (September, October, and so on) make sure not to get pissed with your neighbors as some of them play Christmas songs all day ( I always do that lol).
Decorations and more!
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| A Parol. Picture: credits to thelucilaproject.blogspot.com |
Christmas decorations like Parol ( lantern lamp) and Christmas lights are hung on the road center island, across the streets, Christmas music is currently playing within the malls, and neighborhoods, drinking celebrations, parties all night, singing karaoke with your friends and family, and more!
Filipinos working abroad go for a vacation and celebrate Christmas with their Families.
Get together and Christmas Bonus!
Filipinos working abroad go for a vacation and celebrate Christmas with their Families.
The best part is if you work in a private, semi or government company, the chances are, you will be receiving a 13th-month pay from your company. It is equivalent to one full monthly salary and paid in December (the 12th month) around Christmas and is traditionally called a Christmas bonus.
Filipino Tradition
Simbang Gabi
Being Christians, We go to church and complete the 9 days of early morning mass (Misa de Gallo/Simbang Gabi). They said if you complete this 9 days of dawn mass which starts between 4 to 5 AM, whatever you wish will be granted.
Dawn masses start from December 16 to 24 and evening masses start between 8 and 10 pm. Sad to say, I never completed the 9 days.
9 days of "Panunuluyan" or "The Nativity"
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| photo credits to Xavier University |
It is the Filipino Christmas tradition where members of the community re-enact the story of Joseph and Mary’s journey from Nazareth to Bethlehem and culminate with the birth of our Lord in a humble manger.
After Noche Buena Mass, You'll be rewarded with a neverending Noche Buena dinner feast for everyone.
Count me in. Numbers?
More than 86 percent of the population is Roman Catholic, no wonder Pinoys take it seriously, the rest belong to Protestants and various nationalized Christian Cults.
Believe it or not, December ends, Celebration continues until January and February.
As an Expat, I missed this kind of celebration as I've been working out of the country for 4 years now.
Sad to say, I cannot go on vacation during December as my company wouldn't allow it.
In the long run, the Christmas celebration is not about food, partying, or receiving pasalubong (gifts) from friends and relatives abroad. Rather, it is the time when we go to church, celebrate a mass, and pray together. This is the day when our Lord Jesus Christ was born.
The Philippines has 8 major languages, Tagalog is the second most used language next to English. here's how to say Merry Christmas.
Have a wonderful Christmas with your Family!
Thanks for reading. Don't forget to like and share this content <3
--Ceddy
Christmas in our hearts
In the long run, the Christmas celebration is not about food, partying, or receiving pasalubong (gifts) from friends and relatives abroad. Rather, it is the time when we go to church, celebrate a mass, and pray together. This is the day when our Lord Jesus Christ was born.
Greetings!
The Philippines has 8 major languages, Tagalog is the second most used language next to English. here's how to say Merry Christmas.
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| picture credits to www.hickshiking.com |
"Maligayang Pasko Po"
Have a wonderful Christmas with your Family!
Thanks for reading. Don't forget to like and share this content <3
--Ceddy
It is really a great way to celebrate Christmas. Good to know more about Filipino culture through this post.
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