Christmas in the Philippines

The Philippines is the only Asian nation in which Christianity is the religion chosen by the people.

Christmas celebrations start nine days before Christmas with a mass known as Misa de Gallo were the story of the birth of Christ is read from the Bible.

The Panunuluyan pageant is held each eve. A couple is chosen to re-enact Joseph and Mary’s search for shelter.

Mass is held hourly on Christmas Day so that everyone can attend. Religious services include pastore, or play, based the story of the birth of the Christ Child. The pastore closes with a star sliding down a wire from the upper part of the church and coming to rest over the church’s Nativity scene.

Information taken from https://www.santas.net