This was a one of the beautiful trait of the Pilipinos called the "Pagmamano". It was started at Spanish time. the Christianize Pilipino kiss the hand of the friars the sign of power over them. The word Pagmamano came from the word root word "Mano" a spanish word for Hand. Then & then Pilipinos adopt this tradition.
Pagmamano usually done to Elder specially to Grandparents.The elder gave their right hand to young's and the young's put it to their forehead.And the elder say "kawaan ka ng diyos" or in English May god have mercy on you. Another means of this is asking the blessing of elders. I think Christmass the most prone to this activity because it means kid asking for gift to their godparents, parent & etc.
Today still this Pilipino trait is with us. and still again it means respect to the elders like Po and Opo. Let us keep this beautiful tait that our ancestor adopted and nurtured. Just remember, pagmamano is a tradition that only practice in the philippine.
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