Noise and peace
There is no oxymoron in this. The sound of firecrackers popping brings a sense of excitement and festivity, but it also brings peace to our hearts.
· 2 MIN READ
Topic
traditions
Latest Daily Tribune news and analysis on traditions.
Tick tock, pop a grape: A New Year's tradition
The Spanish New Year’s Eve tradition of eating 12 grapes at midnight promises luck, love, and prosperity for the year ahead.
· 2 MIN READ
As the Year Turns: New Year Traditions Around the World
Luck is swallowed, rung away, broken, scattered, or shared, depending on where midnight finds you. Let’s visit 13 countries – an ambivalent number – and see…
· 5 MIN READ
From Jamón to Yema Rolls
A nostalgic look at how Christmas gift-giving in the Philippines evolved—from jamon de funda and fruitcake to practical food gifts—reflecting changing times,…
· 4 MIN READ
From Jamón to Yema Rolls
Since Kris has not been in the best of health in recent years, I don’t expect anything this season. All I want is for her to be well again. Never mind the…
· 4 MIN READ
The day Santa died (and the magic that remained)
Who needs Santa, really? In my humble opinion, that old chap is a bit overrated.
· 4 MIN READ
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…
· 2 MIN READ
Bataan’s suman and dinuguan, an unlikely Christmas pair
Bataan’s Christmas tradition of pairing sweet dinuguan with salty suman reflects the province’s unique flavours, history, and cultural identity.
· 2 MIN READ
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,…
· 2 MIN READ
Godparents reprise role as gift givers
The Catholic Church clarifies that ninongs and ninangs are not required to give Christmas gifts, emphasizing that godparenthood is a spiritual responsibility…
· 2 MIN READ
Unwrapping the box
There is something magical about this chaos. The sounds of laughter, chatter, and holiday music fill the air, creating a jovial atmosphere.
· 2 MIN READ
Lubenas and Simbang Gabi: Kapampangan Christmas tradition
Lubenas ning Pasku is a century-old Kapampangan lantern procession held before Simbang Gabi, showcasing faith, culture, and community in Pampanga.
· 2 MIN READ
Christmases in Marinduque: When waiting is celebrating
Listening to the Mass on the morning of 25 December reminded us that the celebration was not just about play or food, but about faith, gratitude and…
· 2 MIN READ
Upper cut
Jake Paul suffers a broken jaw after Anthony Joshua boxing match, while China’s Gelao ethnic brides undergo a centuries-old wedding ritual involving knocking…
· 1 MIN READ
Jodi Sta. Maria’s happiest Christmas
‘Christmas as a child was warmly spent with the family. It’s because that’s what Christmas is all about. You spend it with people you love.’
· 3 MIN READ
QCPD reports peaceful start to Simbang Gabi in Quezon City
Quezon City Police report no incidents during the first day of Simbang Gabi, with 27,460 attendees and 171 police personnel deployed across 72 churches.
· 1 MIN READ
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…
· 1 MIN READ