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History of "Simbang Gabi"

December 24, 2008

We cannot deny the fact that “Simbang Gabi” (also called Misa del Gallo) has been an indispensable part of the Filipino Christmas Tradition. Starting December 16, Filipinos, usually with their families and friends, rush through the nearest church to attend the mass which starts as early as 4:00 AM. This scene would continue for a total of nine days, until December 24. It has been said that if you completed the nine consecutive masses, your Christmas wish would be granted.

The origin of Simbang Gabi can be traced back in 1660, during the early years of Christianity in the Philippines. During the season of advent, missionary friars held masses for nine consecutive days as preparation for the coming of Jesus Christ. In addtion, they decided to celebrate these masses at dawn, when the roosters (or gallo) announce the beginning of the day. Thus, the name Misa del Gallo (literally, Rooster’s Mass) was introduced.

The masses are celebrated early so that our Filipino ancestors, who are commonly farmers by occupation, can still manage to attend without abandoning their fields. It has been a routine that Filipinos would walk or ride their carretela (carabao sleds) and head to the nearest church at 4:00 AM. After the one hour mass, they would proceed to their fields and work. They follow this routine until the day before Christmas.

That is how Simbang Gabi or Misa del Gallo became a Filipino Christmas Tradition. Up to these days, it is still observed, as this tradition is passed from generation to generation. It may mean differently to different individuals but one thing remains true: Simbang Gabi is an indispensable part of the Filipino Culture and an important devotion to God and the Blessed Virgin Mary.

P.S. I have completed the Simbang Gabi this year!

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Nice story.

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Posted by Tom at December 25, 2008, 6:46 am

[tom] - Merry Christmas din po.

Posted by robology at December 25, 2008, 9:37 am

Very nice history!

You’ve completed the nine mornings! So, how’s your wish?

Merry Christmas, Rob! o”,)

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[Nakarating ako rito mula kay Kosa.]

Posted by RJ at December 25, 2008, 4:37 pm

thanks for sharing
really miss simbang gabi!

Posted by maus at December 26, 2008, 2:52 am

Hi Rob, thanks for visiting my shanty…. hope you’ll visit more often..

Miss ko na ang simbang gabi actually!

Posted by misty at December 26, 2008, 9:43 am

Merry Christmas

Posted by chubskulit at December 26, 2008, 9:44 am

Happy Holidays man, thaks for visiting!

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Nice view

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[all] - Thanks for the kind comments.

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