Simbang Gabi: The 9-Day Filipino Christmas Tradition

Baclaran Church during Simbang Gabi in Manila, Philippines

Simbang Gabi is a religious tradition brought by the Spanish to the Philippines. Nine mornings before Christmas Eve, Catholics wake up very early to go to church and attend mass. Most Filipinos believe that whoever attends all nine morning masses until Misa de Gallo will have a wish granted. Everyone attends Simbang Gabi starting on […]