Questions and Answers
Who was the Philippines named after?
King Philip I of Spain
When did the Philippine Revolution against Spanish colonial rule begin?
1896
When did the Philippines gain independence from the United States?
July 4, 1946
What is the traditional Christmas decoration in the Philippines?
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How long does the Christmas season in the Philippines last?
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Study Notes
History
- The Philippines was a Spanish colony from 1521 to 1898.
- The country was named after King Philip II of Spain.
- The Philippine Revolution against Spanish colonial rule began in 1896, led by Emilio Aguinaldo.
- The United States took control of the Philippines from Spain in 1898, following the Spanish-American War.
- The country gained independence from the United States on July 4, 1946.
Christmas
- Christmas is one of the most important holidays in the Philippines, a predominantly Christian country.
- The Christmas season in the Philippines is one of the longest in the world, starting as early as September and lasting until January.
- Filipinos celebrate Christmas with festivities such as Simbang Gabi (Night Mass) and Noche Buena (Christmas Eve dinner).
- Parols (star-shaped lanterns) are a traditional Christmas decoration in the Philippines, symbolizing the Star of Bethlehem.
- Unique Christmas traditions in the Philippines include the "Belen" (a reenactment of the Nativity scene) and "Pastores" (a Christmas play).
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