Category: Christmas Traditions
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Liliw Laguna’s Unique Aguinaldo Christmas Tradition
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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…
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Christmas Ham for the Paskong Pinoy Celebration – Popular Brands and Prices
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“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…
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Let The Christmas Party Sizzles with Monito Monita!
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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…
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Simbang Gabi Pre-Dawn Masses – A Filipino Christmas Tradition
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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…