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Misa de Gallo

Misa de Gallo is a special church service that happens in the Philippines during the Christmas season. It's also known as "Simbang Gabi". The reason it's called Misa de Gallo is because it usually happens very early in the morning, when the rooster crows or "galo" in Filipino.

During Misa de Gallo, people go to church very early in the morning, usually around 4 or 5am. The church is decorated beautifully with Christmas lights and decorations and there are usually lots of people there.

The priest leads the service and everyone sings Christmas carols in Filipino. There are also special readings from the Bible. After the service, everyone eats breakfast together. The food is always really delicious and there are usually sweets like bibingka and puto bumbong.

Misa de Gallo is a very important tradition in the Philippines and it's a time for people to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. It's also a time to spend with family and friends. So if you ever get the chance to experience Misa de Gallo, make sure you wake up early and join in the celebration!