| Christmas Traditions in Philippines |
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| The Christmas celebration in Philippines begins nine days before Christmas. This Christmas celebration is called the Misa de Gallo. The people in Philippines are proud to proclaim their Christmas celebration to be the longest and merriest in the world. The Christmas celebration in Philippines begins on December 16th and continues till the first Sunday of January. The end of the Christmas celebrations in Philippines is called the Feast of the Three Kings. | |
The people in Philippines regard Christmas to be an important celebration. They believe Christmas to be a time for family, sharing and giving, a time when they can have lots of fun, food and friendship.
The Philippines regard bamboo parol or star lantern as a symbol of Christmas that represents the guiding light, the star of Bethlehem.
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The people in Philippines decorate their homes on Christmas with all sorts of Christmas décor. Christmas cards that depict scenes in Philippines are hung in the living room of every house on Christmas for all the joy of the Christmas celebration.
The Philippines feel an important aspect to decorate their homes on Christmas. Beautiful candles are also lit to feel the warmth of the Christmas celebration.
The Noche Buena is an open house Christmas celebration where the family, friends and relatives drop by to wish every member on Christmas.
Christmas is a perfect time for family and friends to come together and have lots of fun in Philippines. The streets in Philippines are well lit and are full of activities.
Panunuluyan pageant is celebrated on Christmas Eve. Different types of plays like couples acting as Joseph and Mary looking out for shelter are enacted on Christmas in Philippines.
Mass is held on hourly basis on Christmas in Philippines. The religious services on Christmas in Philippines comprise of pastore or plays. The Christmas plays are usually based on the birth of Jesus. |
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