Christmas Eve - Philippines

Christmas Eve falls on December 24th each year and is a Christian observance celebrated as the day before Christmas Day.

Celebration\ Observance

People in the Philippines celebrate Christmas Eve by getting together with family and friends and having a special meal. Many will go to midnight mass and pray.

History

Catholicism was introduced by the Spanish in the 1600 and ever since a large portion of the Philippine population has embraced the religion.