It’s Not Easter, It’s Holy Week
In the Philippines, Easter is called Holy Week and it is pretty Holy. Do not be surprised to see believers flagellating themselves with whips, their bloody backs a red testament to their faith. Others will have themselves crucified with real nails holding them to their crosses. Less intense but no less devout are the Filipinas who will walk around dressed in robes that cover them from head to foot, including veils like some Muslim niqab or burka.
All over the country, Holy Week means getting to and from the Province, visiting family and being with loved ones, regardless of how devout your faith. At this time it is entirely appropriate to give gifts be they tokens of endearment or more tangible signals of your feelings for the other person.
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