The Misa de Gallo or Mass of the Rooster is celebrated only in the Philippnes now and nowhere else in the world., Msgr. Esteban Binghay, Cebu episcopal vicar.
“Only the Philippines continues to practice the Misa de Gallo. Although there are novena Masses for Christmas in Rome, they are not conducted at dawn. The Misa de Gallo is not even practiced in Spain.
The Misa de Gallo dates back to the 17th century when missionary priests offered dawn Masses to allow farmers to go to church before tilling their fields.
Over the years, the beloved tradition has become associated with cool dawn weather, and snacks of hot chocolate and “puto” after church.
The Misa de Gallo is celebrated to honor the Virgin Mary and to spiritually prepare the faithful for the birthday of Jesus.
Many mistakenly call it Simbang Gabi, which actually refers to the evening or midnight Mass on Dec. 24.
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