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December 05, 2020 Teodoro Kalaw 80th Death Anniversary Commemoration
December 10, 2020 Maria Katigbak 28th Death Anniversary Commemoration
Padre Garcia, Batangas Foundation Day December 01, 2020
Thrill at the Field of Rides
Hunt for the perfect gifts
Watch a dazzling fireworks display
Feast with loved ones at your favorite resto
Pose and take photos with our glowing displays
Batangas Province Founding Anniversary December 08, 2020
Psychological help is already here in Lipa City. A safe, warm, and welcoming atmosphere where privacy and confidentiality are a commitment.
HealSpace Psychological Clinic owned by Mr. Eisen and Ms. Carmela Jiao is located on the 2nd Floor of Jiao Medical Clinic Lobrin Subdivision, Brgy. Sico
Lipa City, Batangas (Beside MiniStop Sico)
With the goal of reaching out to those who need professional help and to fight the stigma attached to having mental health concerns, the clinic aims to address the growing need for awareness, understanding, and treatment of mental health concerns in Batangas and nearby areas. Individuals, families, and groups will be given special attention tailored fit to their unique needs.
Meet HealSpace competent and enthusiastic Psychologists :
[gallery link="file" ids="51353,51354,51355"]HealSpace Services Offered:
*Mental Health Consultation
*Psychological Counseling
*Psychotherapy
*Psychological Assessment
-Clinical Assessment
-Employment Assessment
*Psychology Seminar/Workshop
For appointments and inquiries, you may send them a Private Message or reach HealSpace at 09270349050.
Christmas in the Philippines celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ who, according to Biblical tradition, was sent by God to save people from sin and death. The holiday is held every 25 December.
The Christmas season in the Philippines is summed up in three words: faith, family and food – with the three intertwined in almost every event. Masses are held in churches leading up to Christmas Day, with many feasts held alongside them. The length of the season varies: Christmas can last from a few weeks to a few months. Christmas carols are played in the shopping centres and malls from as early as September until well into January.
A clear sign the Christmas season has truly begun is the hanging of star-shaped lanterns called parol in every public space and household. The parol, representing the Star of Bethlehem, is unique to the Philippines and is as quintessential to the season as Christmas trees and fake snow are to the Western cultures.
In the week leading up to Christmas, a series of masses called Misa de Gallo are held late every night. On Christmas Eve, there is (you guessed it) another mass held at midnight helpfully named, “Midnight Mass”, followed by a traditional family feast called Noche Buena running well into the early hours of Christmas morning.
A Christmas lunch is prepared for extended family where they open presents, eat, play games, sing karaoke, and eat some more. Older members of the family are revered and traditions, such as Pagmamano (taking the older family member’s hand and gently placing it on one’s forehead as a sign of respect), are practiced. The day ends only when people are too full to eat or are obliged to go to another household to eat some more.
All Saints’ Day in the Philippines is usually celebrated on the first and second day of November. In the Philippines, this holiday is often referred to as Undas.
All Saints’ Day is an important day in many Catholic countries. As the Philippines is the world’s third largest Catholic country, the country celebrates it with gusto. Traditionally, All Saints’ Day marks a Roman Catholic holiday that celebrates saints who were not awarded their own feast days. It also marks a celebration of the lives of the deceased.
All Saints’ Day in the Philippines is celebrated similarly to the way the holiday is marked in other former Spanish colonies like Mexico. On November 1st each year, people flock to their family plots in cemeteries across the country. They also use this holiday to hold a family reunion where groups of an extended family gather together.
The day is filled with music and food. There is also prayer and religious traditions. At the end of the day, people will often camp overnight in the cemetery to pay their respects to their dead relatives. Visitors remark that Filipinos are remarkably at home among their dead ancestors.
Filipinos are known for having great respect for their dead. To prepare for Undas, families will visit the graves of their ancestors before the holiday to clean up the area and perform maintenance. During the holiday, people will decorate the graves with flowers and candles. The cemeteries will come alive during this period.
In addition to these traditions, other Catholic traditions are also observed. Many cemeteries will hold a special mass during the day. The rest of the day is often marked by periods of prayer and the recitation of the Litany for the Dead.
This holiday is a mix of the observance of the dead and a joyful holiday. Families bring plenty of food and drink for their dead relatives. Some believe that the deceased are taking part in the feast alongside the living. While most bring food directly to the cemetery, other families will also leave food at home on altars for any relatives who aren’t buried in the cemetery.
The Philippines is the largest Christian country in Asia. As a result, much of the country shuts down over these two days. Offices and schools both close during this period.
Calatagan, Batangas’ celebration of Kinuyog Festival 2020 on December 16, 2020.
Sta. Teresita, Batangas Founding Anniversary December 29, 2020
All Souls’ Day is a day of alms giving and prayers for the dead. The intent is for the living to assist those in purgatory. Many western churches annually observe All Souls’ Day on November 2 and many eastern churches celebrate it prior to Lent and the day before Pentecost.
Check out the Biggest Travel, Trade, and Lifestyle Expo in Lipa City! 3-industries-in-1-Expo presented by Infinite Productions. This coming May 30-31, 2020 at The Outlets at Lipa.
For more details regarding this EXPO, contact the ff:
0917 533 5035 | 0933 879 3103
