Pasko Sa Pinas

I believe that Filipinos has the longest Christmas in the world. Imagine, we celebrate it for four months specifically the -ber months which are September, October, November and December. When -ber months step into our calendars, no doubt that you will already feel the Christmas ambiance in the Philippines. That’s who we are. I’m glad that Filipinos are that excited for the coming of Christ. Aside from that, as a sign of being Filipino, we have the following Christmas traditions.

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During -ber months, expect that you’ll see Karoling or Carolling stimulating the air. In every house, different Christmas hymns are being sung by children, or even adult, with matching musical instruments. If the owner of the house likes the carols, then he’ll give treats to the carollers. If not, I bet he’ll not come out of his house. Well, it’s okay because it’s really a part. Better luck next time.

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The song of Aegis says, “Kaya’t ibigay n’yo na ang aming Christmas bonus nang maging maligaya tayong lahat sa araw ng pasko.” The character of being generous of the Filipinos can be seen in this tradition. As early as November, employees receive their 13th month pay or Christmas bonus to use for shopping especially every Christmas where malls are on sale and bazaars can be seen.

Monito Monita

Monito Monita is the Kris Kringle version in the Philippines but with a twist. The twist makes the gift giving more exciting that makes the giver creative in choosing his present. It is done daily or weekly and has different gift theme in every gift giving. If you want to know more about Monito Monita, you can find out in my blog “Something Like Monito Monita” It will provide you ideas on what you can give to your receiver.

Simbang Gabi

Filipinos are known for “Simbang Gabi” which literally means “Night Worship.” Simbang Gabi is a series of nine masses starting on the 16th of December until the 24th. Filipinos go to church during four in the morning for the said worship. And after an hour of mass, most Filipinos enjoy eating their breakfast with bibingka or rice cake, puto bumbong and lugaw, which are famous every Christmas.

Panuluyan

Bisperas ng Pasko or Christmas Eve is very important in the Philippines wherein Filipinos stay awake all night. During this evening, Christians go to church to hear the last Simbang Gabi. But before the mass starts, they commemorate Joseph and Mary’s search for a place to stay with a reenactment called Panunuluyan. This tradition is very similar to Posadas of Mexico.

Noche Buena

Panuluyan and the last Simbang Gabi is followed by a midnight feast, called Noche Buena. It is a celebration of families in their respective houses to welcome the day of Christmas. Dishes like lechon or roasted pig, ham, fruit salad, rice cakes and different types of drinks are laid out in most households. Okay, please let’s stop because I’m now drooling. I just can’t wait for the Noche Buena.