Ever wondered why December is considered the marrying month in the Philippines? It goes back to old traditions when Filipinos, reaping the fruits of their labors after long and arduous planting seasons, would have enough money to spend for a wedding feast. June is celebrated as the bridal month in the West but December remains the Filipinos’ favorite month for weddings. It is the month when Christmas bonuses and extra pay for a year-long’s worth of hard work are received.
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