Why Millions Attend Midnight Mass Before Christmas in the Philippines #philippinefacts #christmas

⛪ Did you know that in the Philippines, Christmas doesn’t begin with gifts — it begins with midnight mass? 🎄✨ Every Christmas Eve, millions of Filipinos attend Misa de Gallo, also called the Christmas Eve Midnight Mass. It’s the culmination of Simbang Gabi, a 9-day series of dawn masses, and symbolizes faith, hope, and togetherness. Families gather in overflowing churches lit by candles and parols, dressed in their best, to welcome the birth of Christ at the stroke of midnight. Afterwards, they return home to share Noche Buena, a grand feast filled with lechon, hamon, spaghetti, and queso de bola — making it the most meaningful night of the season. ❤️ 👉 Would you stay awake until midnight for mass before celebrating Christmas? Comment below 👇 And don’t forget to subscribe and follow Isla Intellect for more untold Filipino Christmas traditions and cultural stories. 🇵🇭✨ #MisaDeGallo #FilipinoChristmas #ChristmasInThePhilippines #PhilippinesTradition #PinoyPride #SimbangGabi #FilipinoCulture #FilipinoHeritage #NocheBuena #FaithAndFamily #UntoldStories #IslaIntellect #DidYouKnow