Early Filipino Customs

Filipinos have strong family ties. They keep their families together as much as possible. They have religious practices from birth to death, evidenced by baptism, confirmation, first communion, wedding and burial rites. During courtship, there are also practices that are called "panilbihan" and "pamanhikan" done by the groom-to-be. Celebration of Fiestas, Christmas and New Year are observed to gather the family together which gives opportunities to family members to update each others whereabouts and give thanks to God for all the blessings!