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Filipino Christmas traditions

Latest Daily Tribune news and analysis on Filipino Christmas traditions.

  1. A VENDOR prepares food outside his store selling Christmas decorations at Divisoria Market in Manila, even with the holidays still four months away.

    Ring in the world’s longest Christmas season

    The Philippines welcomes the “ber months” with an early Christmas season, as shoppers, malls and lantern makers prepare for months of festive celebrations,…

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  2. What if Mary, Joseph lived in the Philippines?

    What if Mary, Joseph lived in the Philippines?

    Mary might be a factory worker whose contract ended just as her belly began to grow, carrying not only a child but also the weight of judgment placed on…

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  4. Light-hearted PBBM jousts with Xmas jokes

    Light-hearted PBBM jousts with Xmas jokes

    President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. spread holiday cheer in his Christmas 2025 vlog, answering netizens’ questions with humor and practical advice on gift-giving,…

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  6. MISA de Gallo marks the pinnacle of the Filipino Christmas, nine mornings of celebration of the Eucharist before sunrise, gathering the faithful for nine straight breaks of day, culminating in the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ, the Lord.

    Simbang Gabi: Faith before daylight

    Experience the Filipino tradition of Simbang Gabi, a pre-dawn Mass from 16 to 24 December. Rooted in 17th-century Spanish colonial practices, this cherished…

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  9. MMFF parade.

    12 ways to make a season merrier

    From MMFF movie dates and bibingka food crawls to charity work and year-end reflection, these 12 meaningful activities capture the joy, culture, and…

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  10. THE book gathers personal recollections of Christmas traditions and other stories.

    Book on Filipino Noche Buena to be launched

    Far Eastern University (FEU) launches Noche Buena: 100 Stories Shared at the Philippine Holiday Table, a coffee-table book featuring 100 personal recollections…

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