21/11/2022
Christmas
The Philippines has the longest Christmas celebration in the world.
When it comes to celebrating Christmas, no one does it better than the Filipinos. Filipinos have a tradition of celebrating Christmas. When the month of "Ber" hits the calendar, Filipinos start decorating their homes, establishments and streets with giant Christmas trees and dynamic, colorful lights. Charming, cheerful and resilient, Filipinos are also known to celebrate the longest Christmas season in the world. Love, unity and giving symbolize Christmas.
Christmas is called "Christ's Feast" and is celebrated as a Christian holiday to honor and commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ. For many years, Christians have believed in Jesus Christ as the Son of God. It is also celebrated by non-Christians as a cultural holiday in December. Observed in winter. Everyone waits for the arrival of Christmas very eagerly. It is celebrated on December 25th every year with great preparation and decoration. Christmas cards, Christmas trees, Santa Claus and presents are very important for this occasion. December 25th is the most important day of the year for Christmas. They also celebrate Easter, which celebrates the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. People begin preparations called Advent on the Sunday four weeks before Christmas. During this festival, the Midnight Mass, called 'Misa de Gallo' or 'Simbang Gabi', is considered the most important service for Christians, especially Catholics, and the whole family attends Mass and eats delicacies such as bibingka, P**o Bombong and others. They are also involved in giving and receiving gifts from each other. People sing and dance Christmas carols.
On Christmas Day, we dress up and give presents to our loved ones and loved ones. Christmas is also the only way the whole family can be complete together. Christmas celebrations usually include a variety of fun activities, such as board games and monito-monita (meaning the exchange of gifts) in the Philippines. Parol or Christmas lanterns are iconic Christmas decorations found in nearly every home he store in the country. They greet their friends and relatives with Merry Christmas. People bake plum cakes, cookies and delicious dishes with the famous Filipino spaghetti, and enjoy dancing and music with family and friends. It is a celebration of celebration, of joy, of giving and receiving gifts. The children look very happy as they are looking forward to this day with lots of presents, sweets and chocolates from Santa Claus.
Not just a gift, but a celebration of the season with family and friends, but above all, the reason for this season is Jesus Christ Himself and His great love for us. Remember why people celebrate Christmas and put love and joy in your heart all year long.
