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Experience Simbang Gabi in Canada with us as we follow the beloved Filipino Christmas tradition across nine meaningful days of prayer, music, community, and devotion.

In this Wander Shiny episode, we bring you inside Sacred Heart Church in Calgary as Filipinos gather—despite snowy nights and winter storms—to keep our traditions alive. From the history of Simbang Gabi, to the virtues reflected each day, to the warmth of Filipino community far from home, this video celebrates what it truly means to be Filipino during Christmas.

Whether you grew up attending dawn Masses in the Philippines or you’re discovering this tradition for the first time, join us as we explore:

The origins of Simbang Gabi and its journey from Spain and Mexico to the Philippines
The nine-day novena and the virtues celebrated each day
How Filipinos in Canada continue this tradition with faith, joy, and resilience
The beauty of community, culture, and connection—no matter where we are in the world

From snowy Calgary to warm memories of home, may this video remind you that Christmas shines brightest when we gather, pray, and keep our traditions alive together.

✨ Merry Christmas—from Canada to the Philippines, and to Filipinos everywhere.

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