Christmas in the Philippines

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   Eric Cauncaposted 4 years ago

   Did you know that the Philippines celebrates the "Longest Christmas Season in the World"? It starts on September 1 and ends on January 6 annually. Today is already September, I hear Christmas songs from my neighbors, my family has started decorating the house and the news programs have started the Christmas countdown. Merry Christmas to my country.

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      Miebakagh57posted 4 years agoin reply to this

      please post us weekly xmas is going on.

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         Eric Cauncaposted 4 years agoin reply to this

         That's a good idea, however, some authors here in Hubpages come from countries that do not celebrate Christmas. I think it would be annoying.

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            Miebakagh57posted 4 years agoin reply to this

            How come? There should not be such limitation.

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            Prerita Cposted 4 years agoin reply to this

            That's wonderful. How this celebration is different?

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            Bud chaserposted 3 years agoin reply to this

            I love anything musical--and this lens is a wealth of Halloween music. It's so nice to have it all in one place. Thanks.

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      IslandBitesposted 4 years agoin reply to this

      That's great. We're in that list too in Puerto Rico. There isnt an official date, but some people start decorating their houses in Sept/Oct every year. And the "Christmas" music starts in radio and stores too. In my family we do it the day after Thanks Giving.
      
      Christmas here lasts until the last days of January
      
      Lets party!
      
      This year is going to be a sad one.

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         Eric Cauncaposted 4 years agoin reply to this

         Filipino do not celebrate Thanksgiving, instead, we attend the "Simbang Gabi" or 7-night mass. I am glad that Puerto Rico celebrates Christmas in September too.

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            IslandBitesposted 4 years agoin reply to this

            I just read about Simbang Gabi. Its cool that its the same here. "Misas de Aguinaldo". Obviously that's something only Catholics do, but it is a Christmas tradition.
            
            We have a lot of things in common, Philippines and Puerto Rico beacause of our shared history.

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               Eric Cauncaposted 4 years agoin reply to this

               In my country, the Spanish translation for "Misas de Aguinaldo" is "Misa de Gallo."

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                  IslandBitesposted 4 years agoin reply to this

                  Our Misa de Gallo is the Dec 24 (Noche Buena) mass. <3

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                     Eric Cauncaposted 4 years agoin reply to this

                     Oh, Philippine and Puerto Rican Spanish are also different, because in the PH Noche Buena and Misa de Gallo are different things. I will read different articles about how Puerto Rican celebrate Christmas. Thank you.

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                        IslandBitesposted 4 years agoin reply to this

                        Yes, Nochebuena is the day before Christmas. We celebrate that day too. (Catholics, Christians or not). Misa de Gallo is the name for that day mass.
                        
                        It'd be fun to learn what other similar traditions we have.

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         Miebakagh57posted 4 years agoin reply to this

         Xmas so soon? Today is the first time I'm reading/hearing such news!

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         seodesignchicago1posted 3 years agoin reply to this

         Filipino do not celebrate Thanksgiving, instead, we attend the "Simbang Gabi" or 7-night mass. I am glad that Puerto Rico celebrates Christmas in September too.

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            Miebakagh57posted 3 years agoin reply to this

            Good to note.

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      Olivia IoTsimcardsposted 4 years agoin reply to this

      please post us weekly xmas is going on.

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      doxygrazeposted 3 years agoin reply to this

      please post us weekly xmas is going on.

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         Assad Islamposted 3 years agoin reply to this

         In our South Asian countries are celebrating Christmas day solemn. But the Philippines 5 months extending. It's very interesting may be as like as our trade fair 1 month extending.

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      Thelma Albertsposted 3 years agoin reply to this

      Of course I know that as  Filipino expat living in Germany. It is a nice and long Christmas.

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   MsDoraposted 4 years ago

   Eric, such a long celebration should be interesting to write about. I would certainly like to read about it.  Hint! Hint!

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      Eric Cauncaposted 4 years agoin reply to this

      I already have a plan to do it, not only the Christmas but other holidays, I will make articles for them.

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   Eric Cauncaposted 4 years ago

   This is our X-mas decoration for now.
   
   

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      Miebakagh57posted 4 years agoin reply to this

      Happy Xmas to you!

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         Eric Cauncaposted 4 years agoin reply to this

         Thank you! However, this year's Christmas is boring. Theme parks, restaurants, malls, etc. are closed

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            Miebakagh57posted 4 years agoin reply to this

            Sorry for the lack of outside facillties. The pictuqe of your house decoration nice. Celebrate safe and stay safe. Merry Xmax!

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   nzubechilouisaposted 4 years ago

   Well that's good.i like such idea.its cool and fantastic

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