midnight mass

 The churches of the capital prepare for the arrival of Christmas with different activities, celebrations and traditional masses in commemoration of the birth of Jesus. A tradition of the Catholic religion that is celebrated in the afternoon of December 24.

The midnigth mass o Misa del gallo has a beautiful meaning in light of the more traditional families that still attend it. The schedule of this mass can be advanced acording to the needs of the community in Chile, has mentioned, it is in the afternoon at exacly 6:00 p.m.

The expression "Misa de Gallo" is due to the fact that the ancient Romans called the crow of the rooster at the beginning of the day, at midnight. After the mass, the which only Pope received communion, he presided over the solemn office of the nigth in the Basilica of Saint Peter.