Celebrations and Traditions of Lagunenses 1

Most of our celebrations and traditions are deeply rooted in the Catholic or Christian religion.

• True

• False

When is the Salubong procession done?

• Ash Wednesday

• Good Friday

• Easter Sunday

Which of these is NOT done to celebrate New Year?

• prepare twelve round fruits and sticky food

• palms are waved around and blessed by the priest

• make a lot of noise using torotot, car horns, and firecrackers

Most of our traditions are influenced by the________, __________ and _________.

• Spaniards, Chinese, and Koreans

• Japanese, Americans, and Spaniards

• Chinese, Americans, and Spaniards

When does the Lenten Season or Kuwaresma start?

• Easter Sunday

• Ash Wednesday

• Maundy Thursday

What is the Christmas décor that depicts the Nativity scene or the birth of Jesus in the manger?

• belen

• bibingka

• parol

Filipinos attend Simbang Gabi for seven days.

• True

• False

What do we call the gift we receive from our godparents during Christmas?

• belen

• aguinaldo

• regalo

How many churches are visited during a Visita Iglesia?

• seven

• eight

• nine

Which of these is NOT how Filipinos celebrate Semana Santa?

• Eat simpler food.

• Pray and sacrifice.

• Prepare 12 round fruits for luck.