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Christmas is Jesus Christ Mass – Does Holding a Party Makes Sense?

December is most Christian’s celebration month of the birth of Jesus Christ. In the Philippines, holding a party in a company, organization, group of friends or in a family is a very common Filipino tradition. As early as December 1 and as late as January 15th, party is everywhere. To party means to have foods, Christmas decors, gifts and presentations like songs, dance numbers and plays. The whole party time is all about enjoyment and sharing of blessings. Different groups might have different styles but the essence of holding a party is typically the same - celebrate Christmas. On the Photo: Christmas Party Celebration with a Live Band On the Photos: Foods Typically Seen During Christmas Season However, there are some aspects of this Filipino tradition that are almost ignoring the real meaning of Christmas. Some parties are inviting wines and liquors to fulfill the happiness of many. Some groups are spending too much – live bands, performing artists, group competitions in co

The Summary of the Filipino People

One of the many very significant places to visit on worship days for many Filipino Catholics is the Quiapo Church located at the center of Manila. This is where the very well known feast celebration of the Black Nazarene, Jesus Christ's image, is being celebrated every January 9 of each year. Thousands of devoted Catholics are here to express their faith and endless beliefs to the miracle that it could bring to their life. Eighty five percent of the Philippines' population are Catholics and to see them gathered altogether during the procession of the image is a very spectacular view. On the Photo: Minor Basilica of the Black Nazarene in Quiapo, Philippines Quiapo Church has been there since 1789. Long story to tell on how this church came into being but the architecture of this structure is purely based from the Spanish concept and culture. Today, the church is considered as one of the most holy places out of the 600,000 religious structures built on the land. Other than