New Year's Eve is another one of thous big event. Filipino families believe in welcoming the New Year by preparing a sumptuous feast. They believe that a big feast will bring good luck and prosperity to the family. This gathering is called Medya Noche, where families share the feast on midnight after hearing mass. At midnight, there is a lavish display of fireworks. Firecrackers are believed to help remove badluck and evil spirits.
This custom of making noise and merrymaking is not only meant to have all the fun on New Year but also to drive away evil spirits. The people in Philippines believe banging on pots and pans and blowing on car horns to be the safer methods of merrymaking on New Year.
Another custom is opening the doors during the first day of the New Year is a custom that is followed to bring good luck for the New Year.
Maligayang Pasko or (Merry Christmas) and Have a Happy New Year!
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