Christmas in the Philippines is celebrated a little differently from other countries.  Christmas is the most important holiday in that country.  One thing they do to celebrate the holiday is go to nine early morning masses.  It goes on through December 16 to December 25 (Christmas day).  In Filipino, these masses before Christmas are called ‘Simbang Gabi’ or ‘Misa de Gallo’.  The reason why Christmas is very important in that country is because the country is full of Christians.  The Philippines isn’t completely different from other countries.  They celebrate some things just like the U.S.A.  They have Christmas trees, cards, and even Santa Claus.  Another tradition they do is make something called ‘parols’. They’re really bright and they have a frame with a lighted star in the middle.  Lastly, they have a feast in the middle of the night before Christmas.  It’s called a Noche Buena.  Christmas is very fun in the Philippines.  As they say in the Philippines, ‘Maligayang Pasko’ or Merry Christmas!