Most people in the Philippines celebrate New Year’s Eve in their homes. It is usually an occasion just like Christmas, when a family reunion takes place.
There are three main elements that are usually present in the celebration: 1. family, 2. (lots of) food, 3. firecrackers.
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Family. New Year’s Eve is usually an opportunity for Filipinos to spend time with their families. It is common for Filipinos who are working in the big city to plan their trip to their hometowns way before the holidays arrive. Those who are unable to go home to their hometown for Christmas Eve because of work are given a second chance to celebrate another major holiday with their family with the New Year's Eve celebration. People who are not able to plan their trips or reserve bus tickets beforehand usually have a difficult time catching a ride because bus terminals are jam-packed during this time of the year.
Those who are lucky to be given a chance to spend time with their families will be in for lots of fun. Some Filipinos celebrate New Year's Eve not only with their immediate family, some will have relatives over. It is not uncommon to see grownups: parents, uncles, aunts, siblings, cousins spending time in the kitchen preparing abundant amount of food. Some help each other in the kitchen while others are in charge of grilling barbecue, stuffed fish, squid, hotdogs, etc. outside the house.
Kids on the other hand spend time with their cousins and neighbour friends playing games, lighting up firecrackers, teasing each other, playing pranks, having a good time. Once in a while they'll rush into the kitchen or the dining room to grab food and drinks then go outside the house again to resume their playing. Kids in the Philippines are actually lucky because they have the luxury to spend time outdoors, meet with neighbourhood kids, play games, and enjoy their childhood to the fullest because the weather is mostly ideal.
Source:http://hubpages.com/holidays/HubMob-How-My-Family-Celebrates-New-Years-Eve-in-the-Philippine
By Charles, Calgary, Canada
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