Christmas in the Philippines: Beyond popular religious tradition

College

College of Liberal Arts

Department/Unit

Theology and Religious Education

Document Type

Article

Source Title

Asia Pacific Journal of Multidisciplinary Research

Volume

8

Issue

2

First Page

35

Last Page

40

Publication Date

5-2020

Abstract

This paper explores the unique Filipino way of celebrating Christmas. It investigates the syncretism of Filipino culture and religious tradition. In this contemporary world, such traditions and practices have been continuously commemorated traditionally. However, with modernism and consumerism, such practices became more complex. To examine the Christmas phenomenon in the Philippines, this study presents descriptive research of Catholic Filipinos which indicates Christmas has a deeper meaning. It supersedes religious expressions of gratitude. Rather, it is a time sought after by every Filipino far and near to gather-once families to re-connect and deepen family relations. This implies that the yearly Filipino Christmas celebration is more than a religious practice but is part of the culture and tradition that each and every Filipino household and communities live with.

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Disciplines

Social and Behavioral Sciences

Keywords

Christmas—Philippines

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