'Simbang Gabi, games, carolling': Which Filipino Christmas traditions do you miss?

As Filipino community Christmas festivals and parties take place across Australia, Usap Tayo highlights the beloved traditions that Pinoys miss most during the holiday season.

Simbang Gabi, carolling, games: Which Filipino Christmas traditions do you miss? Credit: Edinel Magtibay

Key Points

• Last 29 and 30 November 2025, several major Filipino events were held simultaneously: the Philippine Christmas Festival in Sydney, Paskuhan Fiesta in Tasmania, and the Philippine Fiesta in Victoria. Many attendees shared that they especially miss carolling and Simbang Gabi, traditions that capture the true spirit of Filipino Christmas.
• On social media, fellow Filipinos also reminisced, sharing festive Christmas party performances and the classic dishes that are always part of Noche Buena, including ham, bibingka, and queso de bola.
• Despite the distance, the spirit of Filipino Christmas remains alive and well in the hearts of the community in Australia.

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'Simbang Gabi, games, carolling': Anong mga nami-miss mong tradisyon ng Paskong Pinoy?

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