All Saints Day in the Philippines1 – 2 November

Theme of the Day:How Do You Celebrate?

‘Simbang Gabi’ or Night Massin the Philippines

16 – 25 December

Theme of the Day:How Do You Celebrate?

Native Christmas delicacies sold during Simbang Gabi (Night Mass) :

• piping hot bibingka (rice cake), • puto bumbong (a purple sticky rice delicacy steamed in wooden tubes), • salabat (ginger tea) and • thick cocoa are among the traditional breakfast treats for early church goers