This is why the Roman Catholics celebrated Easter Sunday. Sunday where Jesus Christ rose from the dead like a mother who was searching for his son. This is a story where what a mother should do. Watch the video for you to understand what is this tradition for Filipinos when it comes to Easter Sunday.
This is part of our tradition which is influenced by religion. We, Roman Catholics, let ourselves be reminded of the sacrifices of Jesus. We're talking about the time when he was crucified. We are always thankful for what he did to us, and we will never forget it. That's why we honor his sacrifices and at the same time, we repent. No specific date, I don't understand how they declared it when it is the holy week but I just learned it through seeing it in the Calendar.
Basically, when the holy week started most people repent by not eating what they want and avoiding it. When Friday comes we assume that it's the day of the death of Jesus Christ. Some punish themselves in any way they'd think God will forgive them through their sacrifices and punishments.
When Sunday arrives, usually it's at midnight but due to some reason, they made the meeting at 3 a.m. where the opposite of the time Jesus rose from the dead at 3 in the afternoon. So a statue of Jesus will be carried by the boys and walked for a procession either in the whole town or just a block away from the church.
On the other hand, Mother Mary's statue will be carried as well by the girls. The same as what the boys did, they will be having a procession but on the opposite path. This was done according to the bible where Mother Mary searched for her son after she visited the graveyard and Jesus Christ's body was not there.
She will search for him and in that meeting place, they'd see each other. Everyone celebrates like it's Christmas day. That's why when they saw each other, the people offered to praise songs and dance because of the happiness. Like an ordinary human being, dancing because of joy and that's what this person does. Anyway, just watch the video of what the people did when Jesus Christ met up in a certain place.
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