Talk:Christmas in the Philippines

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(Comment from a Filipino: I've lived in the Philippines all my life and I've always thought that "Simbang Gabi" meant the midnight mass on Dec. 24. And this is the first time I've heard of the term "Misas de Aguinaldo".)

Noche Buena

Since it's celebrated at midnight, isn't it should be placed on December 25? --Howard the Duck 10:47, 14 December 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Might I suggest emphasizing that this is held on Christmas Eve, rather than the specific time that is midnight? --Sofimi 17:10, 27 February 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Actually the meal is done either exactly or after midnight, so technically it's on the 25th already. --Howard the Duck 16:12, 22 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Suggestions for improvement

This article is getting to be pretty big. At this point, it needs a picture.--Sefringle 07:42, 31 December 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Pamamasko / "Namamasko po" section? In the Christmas Day section it says: "Aguinaldo or money in the form of crisp, fresh-from-the-bank bills is given after the Pagmamano, most usually to younger children." However, I think asking for/receiving aguinaldo is no longer exclusively done on Christmas Day. The term Pamamasko was not used in that section either, though it is also used to describe the money given to carolers (Caroling section). So maybe one can discuss pamamasko in general in its own section.--Sofimi 17:18, 27 February 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Rename to "Christmas in the Philippines"?

I don't think the article will only talk about traditions. --seav 08:47, 31 March 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Yearly Ban on Firecrackers

Ummm, that is simply not true. There is no 'yearly ban on firecrackers'. Establishments can legitimately sell firecrackers and other explosives. I am from the Philippines so do not even question me on this. Yes, there are illegal fireworks but there is no such 'yearly ban' on fireworks! Si lapu lapu (talk) 13:23, 17 December 2008 (UTC)Si Lapu Lapu[reply]

Extended Shopping Hours

Should something be said about malls and other shopping centers extending their shopping hours during the xmas season? I may have a pic or two showing that as well. Shrumster (talk) 21:13, 23 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]

If there are references I suppose. I don't know whether a picture saying "Extended Mall Hours!" is acceptable or not as a reference. This probably means that the article needs to be reorganized with major sections like "Traditions and practices" and "Economic activities" or "Economic effects". --seav (talk) 04:16, 24 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]

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Ѕамаптћа —Preceding unsigned comment added by 207.195.79.176 (talk) 20:42, 7 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Ako ay Pilipino (I am Filipino)

Did you know that the parol has lights? or not? Talker26 (talk) 14:24, 16 December 2010 (UTC)[reply]

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When the Christmas Season Begins and Ends

While the commercialization of Christmas may mean that many people celebrate Christmas early, Christmas as is celebrated in the Catholic Church begins on December 25th (the end of Christmas is disputed, and varies among traditions, but the current Church calendar ends it with the Baptism of the Lord, the Sunday after Epiphany). The four weeks before December 25th are a separate season called Advent, which are a time of fasting and preparation for Christmas. I have provided the appropriate citations Theodorlee (talk) 23:46, 8 December 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Angeles City starts Christmas time?

While the rest of the Philippines opens the holiday season (gradually beginning in September, reaching its peak in December during Christmastide, and concludes within the week following the New Year; however, the festivities may continue until the 3rd Sunday of January, the feast of the Santo Niño), Angeles City and Angeleños starts the Christmas time as early as August! Joshua (talk) 11:55, 30 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Early start of Christmas season before the usual start of the season in September for commercialization and media?

The holidays in Metrobank had already began on August 9, 2024 at the #MetrobankHappyHolideals Village, happening at The Concourse, One Ayala, from 10 AM to 9 PM.

In Wil to Win on TV5, early Christmas already starts on August 6, 2024, with the early countdown marks 141 days to go before Christmas Day, December 25.

Robinsons Mall Marasbaras has kicked off the Christmas season by starting to decorate Christmas lights last August 26, 2024. Joshua (talk) 12:21, 30 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]

One word: commercialization. HueMan1 (talk) 13:41, 30 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Early start of Christmas season in August?

Did you know that the Philippines has the longest Christmas season in the world, with Christmas preparations and celebrations begins as early as August? Joshua (talk) 07:16, 31 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]

End of Christmas season

Did you know that the end of longest Christmas season in the Philippines in January or even later? Joshua (talk) 12:12, 1 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Putting up Christmas decorations early

Did you know that the Christmas decorations are put up as early as August for Filipinos at the early start of the Christmas season in the Philippines, at the start of the prolonged Christmas season in the Philippines in that same month, or before the start of the longest Christmas season in the Philippines in September? Joshua (talk) 11:36, 4 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]