The Philippines is so big with 7000+ islands scattered across the archipelago that there are bound to be traditions unique to an island, province, and town. Liliw in Laguna has one such unique Christmas tradition that kids will love and will look forward to during Christmas day. May kakaibang tradisyon ba sa bayan niyo tuwing Pasko? Share kayo! Nestled at the foot of the majestic mountain, Mt Banahaw, Liliw is a lovely town blessed with cool climate especially when the holiday season rolls-in. This town is also home to the picturesque, centuries-old stone church built and named in honor of St John The Baptist, the town’s patron saint. It is in Liliw’s St John The Baptist Parish where this unique Christmas tradition will start. On December 25, kids in Liliw gets up early excited for the promise of Christmas Day. Together with their families, they will troop to the church, wearing their Christmas best, new dress or ...
Christmas Traditions
Christmas Ham for the Paskong Pinoy Celebration – Popular Brands and Prices
“Kulang ang pasko kung walang hamon.” That statement maybe an over-generalization but you’ve got to admit it, you’ve heard it uttered maybe by someone you know, in the movies, in tv show interviews, or you may have even said it yourself. Many Filipinos, especially those who can afford a little luxury, want and expect to have a Christmas ham serve during Noche Buena. For them, the holiday celebration just isn’t complete without the presence of smoked or cured ham on Christmas eve. Having ham on the dining table also signifies that medyo nakakaraos ka sa buhay kasi afford mo, kahit one time lang, kahit tuwing pasko lang. Yes, Christmas ham is still considered a luxury product that many Filipinos only partake once a year. This is because they are a bit pricey, usually ranging from P200 to P2,000 and higher. Not to mention that many of these special hams are only widely available during the ‘ber’ months. The Christmas ham is very popular that one ham ...
Let The Christmas Party Sizzles with Monito Monita!
Are you looking forward to Monito Monita this coming Christmas season? Count us in this 2020! This gift giving with a twist has become a yearly tradition for many Filipinos, Christmas parties are livelier and memorable. Imagine the fun as you learn who it is who's been giving you special mini gifts falling under a 'something' theme. If you're lucky, your crush may be your gift-partner. Now, that'll be a treat! Monito Monita Song How to Play Sample Code Names and Themes Ideas for Something something Gifting with a twist! Why do we say that Monito Monita is gifting with a twist? First, you will not only get one present, but two, three, four, multiple gifts! There are daily or weekly gifts and then there is the main gift. Second, you and your classmates, office mates, team mates, friends, family can have a code name to go by. Double up the mystery! Who is my monito(a)? Who is The Professor? *Instead of using your real name, your group can use ...
Simbang Gabi Pre-Dawn Masses – A Filipino Christmas Tradition
In the Philippines, one tradition that clearly marks or symbolizes Christmas is the ‘Simbang Gabi’. The literal translation of Simbang Gabi is “Night Mass”. Catholic Filipinos attend mass for nine straight days. These masses are held at the break of dawn, with some service as early as 4 AM. This Paskong Pinoy tradition started when the Philippines was under Spanish colonial rule. At its start, the masses were celebrated at night, hence it's named 'Simbang Gabi'. Later on the churches adjusted the service schedule to early dawn, this is to accommodate the countless natives who needs to sleep early and wake up early to tend to the farms. Simbang Gabi Starts in the Philippines Simbang Gabi starts on December 16 and ends in December 24 of every year. This is the time when churches all over the Philippines are jam-pack with the crowd even extending outside so early in the morning. Families, couples, friends, whole communities come together to hear mass, pray for their ...