Advent Season

mmm... traditions... let me see... I guess the most important / famous one is to lit candles tonight (Dec. 7) ... besides that, doing the nine-day reunions (not sure of the English word) where food is shared after doing some small tradition of reading a couple passages and singing a couple Christmas songs....

"Simbang Gabi" in my country is 9 day series of devotional, early morning (4-5am) masses starting from the 16th ending on the 24th of December.

Lifted from wikipedia:

The Simbáng Gabi originated in the early days of Spanish rule over the Philippines as a practical compromise for farmers, who began work before sunrise to avoid the noonday heat out in the fields. Priests began to say Mass in the early mornings instead of the evening novenas more common in the rest of the Hispanic world. This cherished Christmas custom eventually became a distinct feature of Philippine culture and became a symbol of sharing.

Giveaway 1 is live! More to come until Christmas!

I don't have any Advent tradition in my family nor where I live. Used to be a big deal when I was going to Catholic school but that was a while ago.

I don't have any Advent tradition. So I just bump! :D

Bump and meow for Advent. Goodness, almost missed out.

Bump (:

Thanks and bump.

Bump with giveaway 3!

I, uh, may have completely screwed up yesterday and forgot to make a giveaway. Oops.

happy holidays.. whatever you celebrate <3

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Bumpo.

Giveaway five finally exists. I'm pretty terrible about remembering to make these.

Happy holidays and thank you for the GAs! :)

Bump for another giveaway, without skipping a day this time.