Is their is a midnight mass hold in your country?

@flower21 (765)
Philippines
December 16, 2009 10:46pm CST
In my country their is a mass celebrated at wee hours of the morning and during midnight eve before christmas. I like to know if yo also hold a mass during the wee hours of the morning say at 3 to 4 am in the morning?
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8 responses
• Philippines
23 Dec 09
yes, it is a customary every year and it is held or the dawn mass for 9 days novenas then their is midnight mass for the Christmas eve and so on where every family goes to the mass to her the homily from priest..
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@flower21 (765)
• Philippines
25 Dec 09
that is really traditional mass and the time to sacrifices by waking early just to attend mass. it is a good things as the the to thanks the creator and develop bonding with the family..
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• Philippines
17 Dec 09
were the same country and i go to mass when i like it when i feel bad i could not be force. usually i never make a wish and just stay as a good person that is nice and fair.
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@flower21 (765)
• Philippines
18 Dec 09
oh, yeah, that really fun to attend as one could see friends and family together at the same time to be serious and be a way to repent for sin and naughtiness..lol..happy holidays:)
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@vandana7 (100299)
• India
17 Dec 09
Wow, what a lovely avatar. :) Well, I am from India, and though I am not a Christian or Catholic, we did attend midnight masses, and it was fun. Walking to the church late in the night and singing carols. Great time we had in school. :)
@flower21 (765)
• Philippines
18 Dec 09
lol...Great! It is one way to express our deepest sincere joy in welcoming the Holiday season with glee. Everyone is having fun with family and friends exchanging gifts and greeting. Happy holiday..:)
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• India
17 Dec 09
There is a midnight mass in our city too.It is held in the largest church in Kolkata called St.Paul's cathedral and is a beautiful event attended not only by Christians but followers of other religions as well.It has a great atmosphere and I love to attend it though I am not a Christian.
@flower21 (765)
• Philippines
17 Dec 09
hello there, Good for you as it is one way to enjoy the season holiday by just seeing the people around being happy makes you feel happy too.
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• Philippines
21 Dec 09
In our place, there was a midnight mass during the 60's 70's and 80's. It was celebrated at exactly 12 AM. But after those decades, the supposed midnight mass at 12 AM changed its schedule to 10 PM so that after the mass that usually ends in an hour and a half, the church-goers are ready for their noche buena at around 12 AM of Christmas Day! We also have our Dawn Mass or commonly called Aginaldo Mass (or Simbang Gabi in our vernacular) at 4 AM. Again during the past decades Aginaldo Mass was celebrated early at dawn at around 4AM or 5AM to some churches. As far as I can remember, there was no mass at 7PM in our place but now, one can opt to attend Simbang Gabi instead of going out on an early cold morning for the dawn mass.
@flower21 (765)
• Philippines
22 Dec 09
well, that is the traditional mass held every Christmas and i do attend it and it really feel great to rise early gazing the morning breeze then together with family hearing mass is awesome..
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@kaylachan (69824)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
17 Dec 09
I hate to answer'"yes" to this question, but I'd be lying if I didn't. I don't like to admit it, but we do. I used to spend the hours before fighting with my parents to let me take a blanket. I wasn't as much a night owl back when we used to attend, and all I wanted to be able to curl up. The church was cold, along with my body for being up so late. In fact I'd even fallen asleep during it several times before. The mass would start exactly at midnight and end anywhere between one and three in the morning. Seeing as how most services I slept through I wouldn't alwayts pay attention to the time when we climbed back in the car to go home. I do know getting me to go to bed after usually was never a problem. I'd go streight to bed no questions asked.
@flower21 (765)
• Philippines
17 Dec 09
well, i am also like you during my younger days i never take to attend mass seriously and usually go with company of friends. just talk and let the time pass by, though my parents too is strict insist me to rise earlier so i could attend mass, i am bit lazy and could not complete a 9 days novena until later time i try to complete it.
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@PeacefulWmn9 (10420)
• United States
17 Dec 09
My sister is Catholic, and yes, masses are held off and on throughout each day, including at midnight :)) Karen
@flower21 (765)
• Philippines
17 Dec 09
i am glad to know it is also a practice in your place. thanks
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• Philippines
17 Dec 09
Hi flower!!! Yes, midnight mass is a traditional celebrations in the Philippines. as an episcopalian, it is also our practice in the church to celebrate dawn masses at 4 in the morning and we call this the Simbang Gabi or the Misa de Gallo. And this is in preparation of oneself to reflect on the coming of Christ. Here, it is a joyous celebration because after the mass we stayed for an early breakfast eating our famous puto bumbong, suman and other native delicacies.
@flower21 (765)
• Philippines
17 Dec 09
ok..same with the catholic all this season of december for 9 days novena. it really takes a lot of sacrifices to complete it and some even wish they say their wish come true. for me i have not wish i just do something to make my life worthy.
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