subject: South America Tour On Christmas [print this page] If you love traveling then you must surely go for a South America Tour. South America is full of surprises and you will be amazed what this wonderful continent has to offer. Assorted geography, Exotic culture, customs and breathtaking destinations. If you are planning for a South America Tour, Christmas holidays is the best time for that. This post will give you detailed information about how Christmas is celebrated in different countries of this continent.
Brazil--
Brazilians celebrate this festival exuberantly. Delicious food, wine and breathtaking fire works take the celebration to the next level. You can see Brazilian exuberance in Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo and Brasilia. They love to exchange gifts and wine and dine on this occasion. Papa Noel is their Father Christmas. Traditional Christmas food is pork, turkey, coloured rice, ham and chicken along with beer.
Mexico -
How can one not mention Mexico while talking about South America tour. You will see as many as 30 traditions in Mexican Christmas. This is because of a secular influence on Mexican culture. You can see the influence of America and Europe on Mexican culture. Christmas traditions are known as La Posada. One of the Christmas customs of La Posada is a procession. Mexican people go door to door in groups like the parents of baby Jesus did for shelter. Children are given gifts on Christmas eve and on 6th January too. Feast of epiphany is celebrated on this day.
Venezuela -
People offer early morning prayers everyday during Christmas. They also play traditional Gaita Music during the festive season. Many instruments are used for playing this music. 'Hallacas' is their traditional food which includes olives, pork, beef, raisins, chicken and capers. According to their culture St. Nicholas and baby Jesus bring presents for kids.
Argentina--
Christmas celebration start quite early in Argentina. It is summer during Christmas here. Since Catholics make most of the Argentina's population, the advent is exuberantly celebrated. Advent denotes the 'Coming' of Christmas. Advent is 4 Sundays before Christmas. Nativity scene next to a Christmas tree and nicely decorated houses. Roasted pork, stuffed tomatoes, puddings, Christmas bread are eaten on Christmas. Most of the Argentinians speak Spanish and they say 'Feliz Navidad' to wish Christmas to each other.
Chile--
People of Chile celebrate Christmas offering prayers and spending time with family. Nine days of fasting before Christmas is known as Novena. Chile's Christmas food consists of turkey and various salads, seafood and olives. The food is eaten after midnight mass which is known as Misa del Gallo. Dessert include Pan de Pascua which is Christmas bread served with cake, fruit and cookies.
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