LENTEN SEASON: THE FILIPINO WAY

 

               During the Lenten Season, Filipinos have traditionally observed Holy Week, which usually falls in April. Various churches have varied programs for prayers, devotions, and other religious acts that lead to remembering Jesus Christ's life to save us during Holy Week. It begins on Palm Sunday and concludes on Easter Sunday. Many nations execute Catholic rituals, such as processions, that are influenced by Spanish culture and blended with pre-colonial customs. This can be seen in non-Catholic religious activities as well as the numerous superstitions that surround the day.

               The days running up to Easter Sunday are designated as statutory holidays (from Maundy Thursday to Black Saturday). During this time, many companies are closed or operate with shortened hours. During Lent, some local television and radio stations go off the air, while others (like as stations owned by different denominations) cut back on their programming and play Lenten drama specials, biblical and inspirational programs, and news updates of various ceremonies and customs. International cable television channels broadcasting to the Philippines continue to broadcast their regular programming, while those in the Philippines follow a carefully devised schedule.

 

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