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Unique Tradition

Every country has its way of celebrating this holiday season. But we, Filipinos, celebrate it with our Signature Traditions that you can only experience here in my country. As early as September some of my countrymen decorated their houses with different displays of Christmas decorations. My country has the longest month of celebrating the yuletide season. It does not end in December but is extended to the next year's new month. You can only experience it here my friends. And even we face many problems we still find reasons to be happy and celebrate. And big lanterns in Filipino houses are always found even the tiny house has its lantern symbolizing the star that guides the kings to the site of the newborn baby Jesus.

And only here in my country do we value most the "simbang gabi "or "Misa de Gallo" It starts on Dec 16 and ends on the night of Christmas on Dec 24. This tradition is passed to younger generations. We believe that anything you pray when you complete the mass for nine days will be fulfilled. Our faith in God is shown in this tradition we have. And after the mass, we anticipate the sidewalk vendors selling the Christmas treats like "bibingka" and "puto bumbong" these were rice cakes popular when the holiday season is here. It is best partnered with hot chocolate drinks or coffee. Only you can find it here.

And we have the Noche Buena when family members were gathered together to enjoy a midnight meal. And besides eating it is time to give thanks for the whole year of blessings. We pray together before we are the food we prepare. Only in my country do this when Christmas is here. Because even the poor prepared something on their tables to give thanks and pray. I say this because I have experienced no celebration when I am working abroad Christmas is just an ordinary day and we go to work even we know it is a holiday.

And my country loves music so much that children even the adults have done caroling. They sing joyous songs from one house to another and expect gifts from the owner of the house. I have done this when I was a teenager even cold in the evening we are happy singing and bringing smiles to other people's faces because of the songs. It is only here in my country you can see this every Christmas.

And when Christmas is here children are happiest the most. For they have their Godfathers and godmothers who prepared gifts for them. And their relatives too will give them some gifts. So these traditions you will see in my country when you choose to celebrate Christmas here. There were still many Filipino traditions that you will encounter when you come and celebrate with us.

So I am inviting you to join us in this yuletide season. Let's celebrate the birth of our savior Jesus Christ. Even we experience some misfortune this year be grateful that you are still healthy and alive. Remembering Christmas is not only for the feast but it is also for reflecting on the things that happen to us the whole year. So let us all say thank you. Have a wonderful holiday my dearest. Thank you for always finding time to visit and read my articles. Bless us always.

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