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The 25th in Paraguay is more focused around the birth of Christ and how he contributed to there culture. It is summer in Paraguay at this time so there Christmas doesn't focus on the winter side of things but more on the life. Paraguay has very much a different view then us Americans as we focus on the connecting part of things.

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Costa Rica is full of festivals in December for the holidays. The one that kicks everything off is Festival de la Luz as one of the most anticipated events. -Travis Varner

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Bolivia's perspective on Christmas is that it is centered around the birth of Niño Jesus and being thankful for the year and new year to come

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In Mexico, they do something called a Posadas. There are nine Posadas and they celebrate the story of where Mary and Joseph looked for somewhere to stay. For the nine Posada days, houses are decorated with everygreens, paper lanterns and moss. Children walk around with candles and a board that include little figures of Mary riding a donkey and Joseph. They knock on the door, singing a song that is asking for a place to stay. When the house says yes, they say prayers and thanks then they celebrate with a party.

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In Mexico, Ponche Navideño is a hot fruit punch that is served around Christmas time. It is made from tejocotes, which is like oranges, guavas, and apples and flavored with cinnamon and piloncillo, which is similar to cane sugar.

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In Uruguay, they celebrate Christmas by walking, cycling, and rollerblading along the promenade. They also listen to music, and watch fireworks all over the sea.

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In Argentina they drink Añaná Fizz a traditional Argentinian Christmas drink, they also shoot fireworks at midnight of Christmas eve with the fireworks there are also lanterns that they let go into the sky.  These are the most popular Christmas dishes (in northern Argentina, some people will have goat), 'vitel toné' (slices of veal served with a creamy anchovy and tuna sauce), stuffed tomatoes, salads and lots of different sandwiches like 'pan de atun' (special tuna sandwiches).

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The main Christmas meal is eaten on Christmas eve. Roast turkey, roast pork is popular. Vitel tone is a dish made of slices of veal served with a creamy anchovy and tuna sauce. They also eat festive breads and cake.

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Aidan Bruce, Period 6: Christmas in Costa Rica.

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Aidan Bruce, Period 6: Christmas in Costa Rica.

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In Costa Rica on Christmas Eve, everyone puts on their fine clothes for the midnight mass. It is called the ‘Misa de Gallo (Mass of the Rooster). After the mass, dinner is eaten. Typical dinners would consist of pork, chicken, tamales, pastries, and other Costa Rican desserts. Popular drinks are eggnog and rum punch. Children leave their shoes out so that baby Jesus will them with candy. https://costaricaexperts.com/information/christmas/

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In Ecuador, On christmas they eat chicken or turkey with other side dishes and wine at midnight.

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Their practices in Bolivia they attend a service at midnight called the Misa de Gallo and after the service they set off fireworks

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In Honduras they set off fireworks to celebrate Christmas and New Years at midnight. Than they have feasts with Tamales, sweets and many other foods.

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Arroz con Gandules is a traditional meal to eat around Christmas in Puerto Rico. It´s Puerto Rican rice with pigeon peas.

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In Bolivia they eat a meal called Picana which is a stew made from chicken, beef or lamb and have a side with corn and potatoes

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Tamales are a special Christmas food in Mexico.The dish is made by wrapping dumplings with a variety of fillings in corn husks or banana leaves, and slowly steaming them to finish.

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A traditional Peruvian Christmas meal will include turkey, tamales, salads, applesauce, and a sweet bread called Panettone. Gifts are exchanged either before or after the meal and family members usually hug, kiss, and thank the gift-giver before opening their present.

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Around midnight in Paraguay everyone attends church around midnight to celebrate the birth of Christ. It is one of the best ways to give your respects to there religion.