Tag: Paskong Pinoy Traditions
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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…
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Filipino Christmas – Uniquely Paskong Pinoy
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Get to know more about Paskong Pinoy the distinctive, unique ways that the Philippines and the Filipinos celebrate the Birth of Christ. First off, Christmas is very special in the Philippines, so special that we start celebrating it several months ahead of the rest of the world. No kidding! Pasko officially starts on the First Sunday…