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Misa de Gallo: An Iconic Filipino Christmas Tradition
At dawn, churches are packed with Filipinos taking part in the Misa de Gallo. As one of the world’s biggest Catholic populations, the Philippines has several traditions that are religious in nature. One of which is the Misa de Gallo, where Filipinos attend a nine-day novena mass starting from December 16 to 24. These masses are held at dawn, with