Christmas rush is in the air recently: almost everyday
traffic due to Christmas sales, people lining up at department stores with
their gifts, Christmas parties everywhere and
door-to-door Christmas carol by kids and kids at heart as well. All of
these are just part of why we’re so ecstatic with all the Christmas preparations.
Filipino millennials are still fond of completing the 9-day ‘Simbang Gabi’ or
dawn Mass. Let’s take a run down of five reasons why we love to attend the
Simbang Gabi.
1. PERFECT
TIME FOR PUTO BUMBONG & BIBINGKA
You can always have your
puto bumbong and bibingka anytime, but having it during the Christmas season
makes it even more delicious and special. It’s like part of your Simbang Gabi
routine, after the mass you will automatically look for your favorite puto
bumbong and bibingka stall and paired it with hot chocolate or coffee.
2. FELLOWSHIP
WITH FRIENDS
Completing the nine-day
Simbang gabi with your ‘bes’ will surely makes it to your #friendshipgoals list.
You even plan a theme or matchy-matchy outfit together that is ig-worthy. Going to Simbang Gabi with your friends is a
nice way to connect with God knowing that you can freely share your thoughts to
them regarding the message and to reflect together strengthens your friendship
and faith even more.
3. AT
THE MOMENT WITH FAM
With all the busyness of
today’s millennials it’s difficult to get-together with your family. Being with
your family during the mass will make you realize how blessed you are at the
moment - that you wake up and spend almost 3 hours with your family and God first
thing in the morning before you face the challenges at school or at work.
4. WHISPER
YOUR WISH
Growing up with this
tradition, you are so determined to complete the nine days of Simbang Gabi
because you believe that your wish will be granted. Even if you are on your 20s
I know that you somehow still take some chances on this, whisphering your
wishes to God every mass.
5. CELEBRATE
THE LIFE OF JESUS
Simbang Gabi is not just
part of our tradition, but it is to welcome and celebrate the life of Jesus
Christ. This season is not about us. Just like how God gave His son [Jesus
Christ] for us, we are here to be reminded and to share this love to others as
well. That’s how a merry Christmas should feel and look like, only then we will know the true value
of Christmas.
Don’t let the Christmas rush overwhelm
you. Be reminded that above all else, we are preparing for the coming of the
Lord. Enjoy
and have a Blessed Christmas!
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