Christmas in the Philippines
Simbang Gabi
Parol Decorating
Noche Buena
100

The most looked-forward-to holiday in the Philippines

What is Christmas?

100

The purpose of Simbang Gabi

What is spiritual preparation?

100

Define parols

What are Filipino ornamental lanterns?

100

The Spanish translation of "Noche Buena"

What is "Good Night?"

200

The time frame in which Christmas in the Philippines starts and ends

What is September through January?

200

Simbang Gabi originated from where

What is the Spanish colonization?

200

The meaning of parols

What is the victory of light over darkness? OR What is hope and goodwill?

200
The date Noche Buena is held on

What is Christmas Eve?

300

The figure that is most celebrated in the Philippines during Christmas

Who is Jesus?

300
The final mass of Simbang Gabi

What is Misa de Gallo?

300

The shape of parols represents this

What is the star of Bethlehem?

300

The big event that occurs during Noche Buena

What is a large feast?

400

The percent of people in the Philippines who celebrate Christmas and are Christian

What is 90%?

400
The dates that Simbang Gabi begins on and ends on

What is December 16th and 24th?

400

The materials used to make traditional parols

What is Japanese paper and candles?

400

Common foods (5) served during Noche Buena

What is Lechon, rice cakes, fruit salad, ham, or Pinoy Spaghetti?

500

The name of January's third Sunday/the end of formal Christmas Celebrations in the Philippines

What is Three King's Day?

500

All of your Christmas wishes can come true by doing this

What is attending all nine masses?

500

The materials used to make modern parols

What is copiz shells, colorful plastic, and electric lights?

500

Children do this during Noche Buena

What is opening Christmas presents?