New year in the Philippines

The Philippines is probably one of the most widespread New Years traditions, although others are based on the traditions of other cultures, it is still undeniable that most of it is truly Filipino culture. The New Year can be seen as the second part of the Philippine Christmas season and sometimes follows a week-long Christmas celebration.

But the celebration of the Philippine New Year is a common culture among Chinese and Spaniards, and it has been accompanied by a change in the Philippine system that has produced a joyous, noisy, and sometimes even dangerous celebration. The Philippines is unique and unique compared to other countries when it comes to celebrating the New Year. We celebrate the arrival of the New Year in a very colorful and fun way. This is also the reason why many overseas Filipino workers or Overseas Filipino workers (OFW) feel really sad when they don't celebrate the New Year in their home country. It is really unique and unique that we welcome Filipinos in the New Year compared to other countries.

There is another habit that Filipinos cannot lose the New Year every year. It's Media Noche. Media Noche is a late-night family dinner table party. It is important to include all families here as this is the first meal of the new year. When the family was with Media Noche, the elders said their organization would also be strong all year round. Filipinos also believe that Media Noche is similar to Spain's Noche Buena.

When it comes to New Year's beliefs and practices, we Filipinos are definitely at the forefront. Filipinos have many traditions because they believe they can bring good luck to their followers. Filipinos also believe that nothing will be lost if some of them are prosecuted. Here are some of the beliefs, customs and traditions that are popular with the Philippines every New Year. The first of these is the New Year's sound, which is also made by firing, blowing turtles or hitting pots. This belief comes from the Chinese language, the belief that it can eliminate demons and elements in the environment and the Filipinos also believe that noise can make a big difference in the family New Year. Another popular Filipino tradition is to put coins in your pocket because of the belief that there is a lot of money for the New Year.

It is also said that all windows, lights and doors should be opened so that all blessings may enter your home as a New Year welcome. Others believe that polka dots should be worn as they symbolize money. Other beliefs include storing rice, salt and sugar to make life more successful.

Clean the house before midnight; Cooking pasta dishes as they are believed to extend life; Preparation of twelve round fruits such as melon, grape, peach, orange, plum, promenade, watermelon, lemon, pear, apple, chico and avocado; Eat twelve grapes at twelve o'clock to have good luck throughout the year; Before the start of the new year the payment was made to all creditors and repeated at twelve to increase the amount.

Fireworks and lanterns light up until midnight to welcome the New Year's calendar. Filipinos believe that noise repels evil spirits and uses all tools to create noise. You can make more noise from the Torotot or by using a metal basin. Filipinos want louder noise.

Children are advised to jump ten times by midnight to get bigger. The most popular clothes are polka dots. The round shape means money, and it is believed that wearing polka dots brings money to the wearer.

And the most anticipated of all Filipino families is the COUNTDOWN. The countdown to the New Year depends on each family or region. At midnight the noise was deafening, the bells rang, fireworks ruled the sky, the children were amazed at the various fireworks that were blooming in the sky. The rattles and rattles, including the sound of old pots and pans, the whistle of a jeep, car or motorcycle, and a one-minute ambulance siren for the New Year's countdown. One of the favorite things to do with kids is jumping twelve times to get bigger in the year ahead. If the waterfall is high, so are you. Loud noise during the festivities is not only necessary to celebrate the New Year, but also to drive away evil spirits. Around 12:15 p.m., the noise suddenly stopped, the floods filled with voices, and families began to eat their gratitude meal called Media Noche. It is believed that plenty of food should be prepared at the dining table by the next New Year so that there is food all year round. There should be twelve round fruits on the dining table, as this symbolizes abundance for the next twelve months. There is also a midnight mass to celebrate the New Year and thank God for all of His blessings.

Filipino also has a popular festival every New Year, it is a festival of the three kings (Tres Reyes), also known as the Epiphany Festival. The feast of the three kings is traditionally celebrated on January 6, but is now celebrated in the first week after the New Year. For hundreds of years, it has been said that the Magi and Unaccepted Wise Men were the only Santa Claus who originally gave gifts to children. They leave socks and shoes in the window of their house and eagerly wish the Three Wise Men all the best for Belén. To celebrate such a celebration, Casino Español organized a parade of Three Wise Men, as decades have passed. The characters in the role of the three kings are dressed in elaborate costumes riding on horseback during the parking lot. After the parade, there are gifts available for the youth of the Spanish community and other children.

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