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Christmas holiday is only a few days ahead. It is a holiday that families come together. Parties will be extravagant and memorable. Being here in the Philippines it is celebrated much more differently. I am going to tell you more about our culture and how we spend our Christmas. Enjoy reading. I know how curious you are.
So called ‘ber
It is known here that if the months end in “ber”, it is already Christmas. So the duration of Christmas here is 4 months, hilarious isn’t it? As you can see Septem’ber Octo’ber Novem’ber 4 months indeed. I am just emphasizing the ‘ber part.
Succulent Lechon
In Philippine Christmas during Christmas Eve the main dish is called lechon which is in basic terms if you are not a vegan it is roasted pig. Filipinos love its succulent red crispy skin. Predominantly, well because the predominant religion is Roman Catholicism. But of course other religions exist here as well. Probably they would not eat lechon. But I am a Roman Catholic so I would.
Gift Exchanging
In this 4 month duration of the ‘ber months, every weekend an exchange gift is celebrated. In those days you will draw a random name in a raffle draw of some sort. He or she will receive a surprise gift. There is a specific ‘theme’ every week. The group might decide if it is ‘something hard’ or whatever something you can think of. Yes in those exchange gifts you will receive loads of surprise gifts and you will give a lot as well. It is so exciting unravelling that ‘something round’ you received. I mean the suspense will kill you! So fun am I right?
Abstract patterned Paról
Our decorations other than Christmas tree is paról. According to Wikipedia, paról is an ornamental, star-shaped Christmas lantern from the Philippines. It is traditionally made out of bamboo and paper and comes in various sizes and shapes, but generally the basic star pattern remains dominant. The design of the paról evokes the Star of Bethlehem that guided the Three Kings to the manger. It also symbolizes the victory of light over darkness and the Filipinos' hope and goodwill during the Christmas season.
Wow you read all of that! So tell me how you spend your Christmas? This is also the last day you can join my Jexshop Giveaway!
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You're Filipino too?! So am I and I always look forward to lechon, eggrolls, and pancit! So jealous you are able to wear to shorts around Christmas time!
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ReplyDeleteWe also have a lot of different customs here. Pig is also a popular meat choice here:):) Everybody loves it!
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Also here, in every party you're invited in there is also gift exchanging so 5 parties= 5 gifts! :)
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A comemoração por aí é bem diferente, adoraria provar o Lechon
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My Grandma was actually born and raised in the Philippines, but I never got to learn much about the culture before she died. I really love that you shared this with everyone! I honestly had no idea that the holidays and gift giving took up soo much time out of the year. I actually really like that :) Lovely post, Alysa. Thanks for taking me back to my roots!
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Wow so many gifts through the weeks! I like that idea. I have done this through all of December for someone before but never more than that. So interesting to read about the customs of another place from someone there. You look amazing in your outfit, dear!!! That top is so sweet and your legs are very sexy!!! And so many wonderful shots of them!! I enjoyed each shot so much and then,,,wow :) The second back shot with the hand was the one that ended up making my night very fantastic! Thank you for sharing these gorgeous and exciting shots!! xoxo
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I would like to taste Lechon someday. I love the decorations. Great outfit as well. I hope tovisit the Philippines someday.
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The extended gift exchange sounds so cool! I've never heard of that tradition but I'm sure it really builds the excitement around the holiday even more.
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thanks for commenting on the blog. your post makes me wanna be in the Philippines again. I was there this past august and one of my dreams is to be there during Christmas. but tickets are always so expensive. my parents tell me its amazing that time of year. until then i'll be eating my lechon in nyc during Christmas and skyping with my family in manila and Bacolod :) followed you on bloglovin as well. also love the outfit, wish I could be in shorts in December :)
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Yeah its nice in the Philippines, but yeah, then there is skype :) enjoy your Christmas! Followed you back on bloglovin!
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Great pictures my dear, I love your top :-) I wish that I will spend one of my Christmas in your country :-)
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Thanks for sharing your family's traditions! they sounds so fun! I especially love the part about the gift exchange and guessing what you will get with the theme. That's something I wish I did with my family and friends. It would make things easier when gift shopping, plus it would be fun unwrapping them, like a game. Love your necklace by the way :)
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