Christmas Caroling Opens Thy Heart with Happiness and Love

December 22, 2010 · Posted in Philippine Traditions · 1 Comment 

PHOTO 11860820 121091 239792 Christmas Caroling Opens Thy Heart with Happiness and LoveChristmas Day symbolizes true happiness and love on every mankind because this is the day when Jesus Christ was born. In Christianity, this marks the beginning of the larger season of Christmastide, which lasts for twelve days. Though, Christmas is also celebrated by an increasing number of non-Christians worldwide.
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Simbang Gabi (Misa de Gallo): A Unique Mass Celebration

December 12, 2010 · Posted in Philippine Traditions · 3 Comments 

Simbang Gabi Simbang Gabi (Misa de Gallo): A Unique Mass CelebrationA few days from now, the entire Filipino nation will once again celebrate the most important Christmas tradition of the country as what they called, The Simbang Gabi or Misa de Gallo. It is a 9-day novena of masses literally translated as “Mass of the Night” which usually starts every 16th of December until the 24th midnight eve of the same month to usher the birth of our Savior Jesus Christ.
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