Simbanggabi (en. Misa de gallo)

sim-bang-ga-bi

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A traditional mass held at night, particularly during the Christmas season in the Philippines.

The simbanggabi starts from December 16 and continues until Christmas Eve.

Ang simbanggabi ay nagsisimula mula ika-16 ng Disyembre hanggang Bisperas ng Pasko.

Tagalog, from the word 'simbang' (mass) and 'gabi' (night) describing the mass celebrated during the Christmas season.

Simbanggabi

A series of masses during Christmas typically held early in the morning.

Simbanggabi

Simbang Bayan

A collective mass usually held at the parish, not limited to the Christmas season.

Simbang Bayan

Pasko

The season celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ, known as Christmas.

Pasko

Like a tradition, it values the simple act of attending mass every morning during the nights of Christmas.

Let's all go to the simbanggabi (midnight mass) at the church tomorrow, come on!

Sama-sama tayong mag-simbanggabi sa simbahan bukas, tara na!

A style of celebrating Christmas through attending mass, right?

We need to prepare for the simbanggabi, we have a lot to bring.

Kailangan natin maghanda para sa simbanggabi, marami tayong dapat dalhin.

There's a different vibe among people when it's the simbanggabi season.

People in town become happier when simbanggabi season arrives!

Naging mas masaya ang mga tao sa bayan pag simbanggabi na!