Our country of the Philippines is the “Land of Piestas” and at Christmas time, this is particularly true. Filipinos are proud to proclaim their Christmas celebration to be the longest and merriest in the world. Its begins formally on December 16 with attendance at the first of nine pre-dawn or early morning masses and continues on nonstop until the first Sunday of January, Feast of the Three Kings, the official end of the season.
The Philippines is the only Asian country where Christians be in the majority. Majority of its people are Roman Catholic. Christmas, therefore, is a very important and respected holiday for most Filipinos. It is a time for family, for sharing, for giving, and a time for food, fun, and friendship.
To most Filipinos, Christmas is the most anticipated fiesta of the year and is celebrated accordingly. The splendid weather of this tropical island nation, the abundance and beauty of its flowers, and lovely landscape, its multitude of culinary delights, and above all its warm-hearted people with their true devotion to family and faith all contribute to a holiday celebrated in the true Philippines fiesta tradition.
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