When i woke up i can smell the wind of Christmas. everybody is busing preparing themselves, because this is the first day of "Simbang Gabi". in your way to church you will see many Christmas decoration like, Christmas lantern. lights, and of course Santa clause hanging on the window. In the church you will see the "Belen" showing Joseph, Mary, and Jesus in the grass with the sheep. It show the simple life of our saviour. The church is full of decoration, the Christmas wreath composing of five candles the symbolizing the Advent season or season for preparing for the come of Jesus Christ. With this things you can really feel the Christmas Season.
The "Simbang Gabi" is part of the Filipino culture but what is the true reason why do Filipinos go to the Church early in the morning? because of their friends? girlfriends or boyfriends? they want to eat the famous "bibingka at Putong Bungbong" or they really wanted to complete the 9days of going to the church so that their wish will be come true?
In my own own opinion Filipino should not always think of themselves. The "Simbang Gabi" is a celebration to the Birth of Jesus Christ.
--jaycee dec 16, 20009---
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