Simbang Gabi in Tagalog, Misa de Gallo in Spanish, 9 Mornings or Mass at Dawn in English is a very popular Filipino tradition during the Christmas Season. It is when Catholic Churches celebrates mass at around 4:00 in the morning for 9 days until the day before Christmas day.
It starts every morning starting December 16th. It is also said that when you finish the "9 mornings", a wish would be granted to you. Of course the faithful believes and hopes that their heart’s desire would be true. I believe in that too but unfortunately I never completed any Simbang Gabi. Besides the celebration of the mass, people look forward to the "simoy pasko" of December since it’s at dawn and of course the yummy puto bumbongs and bibingkas being sold in front of the Church.
This year, I am hoping to complete since I am on leave from the office.. Promise!!!
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