Christmas Trivia
Starts on 16th December when many people go the the first of nine pre-dawn or early morning masses. The last mass is on Christmas day.
What is Simbang Gabi?
Usually a whole roasted pig with or without apple on the mouth.
What is Lechon?
This Philippines New Year tradition is believed to bring prosperity and wealth because wearing it represents coins.
What is Polka Dots?
Mariah Carey
All I Want for Christmas is You
Easily one of the most iconic symbols of the Filipino-style Christmas season. It’s also surprising to know that early Filipinos based this on the Mexican piñata
What is Parol?
It is a rolled beef meat with vegetables and other ingredients on the inside, often mistaken as an embutido.
What is Morcon?
Believed to make life longer, talk about the perfect new year handa.
What is Pancit?
#6 on Billboard list - intent to unite people with its holiday cheer and its bilingual lyrics — both in Spanish and English. Merry Christmas in English!
What is Feliz Navidad?
It is where the largest Christmas Tree is featured every year in the Philippines.
Where is Tagum?
It is a very popular dish that originated in Valencia region of Spain. The dish is served with a mix rice, tomato sauce, various seafoods, eggs and vegetable/s.
What is Paella?
Comes in so many shapes and go by very interesting names — judas belt, super lolo, kwitis, bawang, etc..
What is firecrackers/paputok?
American popular Christmas song first released by Bobby Helms in 1957.
What is Jingle Bell Rock?
Best place to be at during Christmas as it hosts the famous Giant Lantern Festival and has been doing it for the past 80 years.
What is Pampanga?
Before the clock strikes midnight on Dec. 31, people in Spain and Spanish-speaking countries around the world partake in a tradition called las doce uvas de la suerte. What is the fruit eaten in this tradition?
What is grapes?
He wrote the famous song Auld Lang Syne.
Who is Robert Burns?
#47 on Billboard - used in Disney's 2013 animated film - Frozen.
What is Do you want to build a snowman?
Regarded as Philippines' "Silent Night," the song is inspired by the ending of WWII.
What is Payapang Daigdig?
As per superstition says, this food symbolize unity, cooperation and understanding in the family all-year round.
What is Spring Rolls/Shanghai?
This Filipino New Year tradition is believed to let good luck and prosperity enter the house.
What is opening windows/doors?
Sing it! "This year, to save me from tears
I'll give it to someone special"
What is Last Christmas?