According to my sister Wikipedia, Christmas is an annual festival commemorating the birth of
Jesus Christ, observed most commonly on December 25 as a religious and cultural
celebration among billions of people around the world.In Philippines, is a very special holiday . In Philippines, Christmas is a very special holiday. Filipinos are celebrating the longest Christmas festival starting from the BER months (September-December extended to January for the Three Kings Celebration). There is this famous song "Pasko sa Pinas" by Pop-Rock Princess, Yeng Constantino that says "Walang tatlo sa Pasko sa Pinas" (No one can beat Christmas in Philippines). Definitely YES for me, would you agree?
Let me tell you some WHY’s
1. Misa
De Gallo
It is the 9 dawn Christmas Eve Mass attended
by Filipino staring from the 16th day of December. There’s a belief
that once someone completed it, she can wish and surely be granted.
(Google)
2. Christmas
Party/Year End Party
Usually celebrated in school or in
Corporate world or within the clan of family acknowledging the success of each
and one for the whole year. A season which everyone will get up and party with
friends, colleuges and family.
3. Gift
Giving
Christmas Party is also a season of gift
giving as everyone thought that it is a perfect time to be thoughtful and kind.
4. Festive
Foods
Who wouldn’t be excited for the famous
Queso de bola and lechon on the table? Get your body ready as Christmas is a cheat
season for everyone. Mouth Watering foods and (ohhhh) not to miss the Wines.
(photo by Pinoy Espesyal)
5. Christmas
Decorations
Tis’ a season to decorate the house for a
festive mood. As this adds good vibes for the season. In Philippines, it is
also a season to show everyone the creativity each has possess because Lantern
Competition is everywhere.
6. Christmas
Carols
This is a season to let go of your shyness
and be proud of your singing talent.
7. Christmas
Shopping
Everyone shouldn’t miss this season of
sales. Go get your cards and cash ready. Wave your goodbye Christmas Bonus and 13th month pay.
These were just few on what to really expect to our country
during Christmas Season. Get your camera ready as you’ll use it to catch and save
your fun memories. But more importantly be ready to give LOVE as, Christmas is
the season of Love. Let’s love one another as how Jesus gave his life for us. Sing
with me as Tis’ the season to love and be jolly Fala la la la la
