NEW YORK — The Christmas season is one of the favorites of the entire community and there is very little left to celebrate this holiday with family, friends, loved ones or in the way that warms your heart.
The traditions of the season are one of the reasons why people feel this season in a more special way. There is no doubt that in Latin America there are unique and different traditions that raise the Christmas spirit. From seasonal dishes to Christmas carols that brighten the soul.
The posadas or novenas of bonuses
The posadas are a traditional celebration that takes place 9 days before Christmas, that is, from December 16 to 24. They are celebrated mainly in countries such as Mexico, El Salvador, Guatemala, Nicaragua and Panama.
The idea is that during these 9 days, people visit a house, as a representation of the Virgin Mary’s search to find a lodging for the baby Jesus.
Yolanda Vásquez tells us more from The Bronx.
On the other hand, in other Latin American countries, such as Colombia, Venezuela and Ecuador, it is called novenas de aquinaldos. In these countries, from December 16 to 24, people gather to pray the novena, sing Christmas carols and eat seasonal dishes.
Alfredo Acosta informs us.
Child Jesus instead of Santa Claus
A classic tradition for most Latin American countries is related to the giving of gifts by the Child Jesus. The tradition is that the gifts come from the Baby Jesus because Christmas celebrates the birth of Jesus.
Midnight Mass
The midnight mass is a Catholic celebration in which at midnight on Christmas Eve (December 24) the birth of the Messiah is celebrated with a mass.
December 24th Celebration
For most Latin American countries, although Christmas is on the 25th, the main celebration takes place on December 24 in which everyone waits until midnight to celebrate Christmas Eve and the arrival of the baby Jesus.
Christmas dinner
Although everyone in Latin America celebrates with a Christmas dinner, for each country there are different seasonal dishes.
In some countries, such as Venezuela, Christmas tamales known in this country as hallaca are eaten. Other nations also eat tamales, such as in Guatemala, Mexico and El Salvador. In Argentina, roast meat is a tradition and in other countries, such as Peru, turkey.
In Brazil, they eat sonhos and rice with raisins.
Lechón is also a popular dish, and is eaten in places like Bolivia and Colombia. In Colombia they also eat desserts such as custard, buñuelos and rice pudding. In Venezuela there is dulce de leche and nougat.
Most listened to Christmas carols
Among the most listened to Christmas songs in Latin America are My Burrito Sabanero, Huachito Torito,We will, Nanita Nana, The Fish in the River.
2023-12-21 00:17:06
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