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Trivia questions about Christmas in the Philippines

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When does the Christmas season start in the Philippines?

September 1

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What do you call the traditional Filipino Christmas decor?

Parol (Christmas Lantern)

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If you complete the Simbang Gabi for 9 days, what will happen?

You can make a wish and it is believed that it will come true.

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What do you call the tradition where kids go from one house to another and they sing Christmas songs to get money?

Caroling

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Give one example of a traditional Christmas food in the Philippines

Bibingka or Puto Bumbong

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What is inside the "ampao" or the red envelope that you receive from your godparents?

Money

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What do you call the Christmas Eve dinner in the Philippines?

Noche Buena

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When Filipinos do the "Manito-Manita", the person who has to give the gift has to sit in the middle. What do the rest of the group do?

They sing.

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How many round foods do Filipinos have to prepare for Media Noche?

12 round foods.

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What do you call a traditional bowl that is filled with objects for Media Noche and is believed to bring good fortune?

Money Bowl or Prosperity Bowl

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What are "BER months"?

The months of September, October, November, and December

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Give one example of things you can put in the prosperity bowl.

uncooked rice, round objects, round fruits, money

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What do Filipinos believe will happen if you jump when the clock strikes 12?

You will grow taller.

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