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Aug 30, 2024 · The "Ber months"—September, October, November, and December—mark a unique tradition in the Philippines where the festive spirit arrives early. Filipinos eagerly embrace the Christmas season, blending their love for celebrations with the nostalgia brought by classic holiday songs. Jose Mari Chan's iconic tunes are a beloved staple, but even ...
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The spirit of anticipation of Filipinos for Christmas may be rooted in the Christian tradition. As a predominantly Christian nation, with more than 80% of its people identifying as Catholics, the season draws people to the church. A season of nine novena masses called Simbang Gabi is held at various times from night to dawn to anticipate Christmas....
Filipinos are generally a vibrant bunch who loves celebrating fiestas and hosting feasts. With Christmas signaling a break from work and studies, people gather with friends and family to have fun. It’s the season for parties, catch-ups, and reunions. Mostly, these gatherings mean delicious homemade or pre-ordered dishes, karaoke, games, and gift sw...
While parties abound in January, in the end, Christmas means spending time with family. It’s a call to return to the people who mean the most. Many Filipinos away from their hometown long for the warmth of their kin, so they spend the hard-earned money they set aside to buy a plane ticket home, even for just a few weeks. During the Holiday break, f...
Sep 17, 2022 · It’s already a known fact that the Philippines has the longest Christmas celebration in the world. The Ber Months occur during September until December but will only officially end mid-January. Before then, most Filipino families will start playing carols around the house, others will write grocery lists for their Noche Buena and some may ...
Sep 5, 2023 · Unique Filipino Christmas Traditions. Devotees take part in the first of a nine-day pre-dawn Mass, locally called “Misa de Gallo,” before Christmas at a church in Manila, Philippines, Dec. 16. The pre-dawn Mass is one of the most popular traditions among Filipinos during the Christmas season.
Dec 19, 2021 · Christmas is big deal for Australia's 310,000-strong Filipino community too. Ms Lopez begins celebrating on September 16 — 100 days before December 25. "It's fun, and also something I'm proud of ...
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Sep 26, 2022 · Christmas songs can already be heard during the ber months. Filipinos love to sing, the reason why there’s a tradition where people conduct house-to-house carolings in the streets. Children sing Christmas carols along with their playmates or friends. In exchange for a song or two, the house owners may give money to those who did the caroling.
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The "Ber Months" Phenomenon. In the Philippines, Christmas is not just a single day—it is an entire season lasting for four months, ending with "ber": September, October, November, and December. This celebration extends to January 6, per the 12 days of Christmas, including New Year's Day until the Epiphany (a.k.a. The Feast of the Three Kings).
