Christmas is certainly a popular celebration in terms of cultural and social significance. For Christian, Christmas is a sacred religious holiday as they celebrated the birth of Jesus Christ. People around the world have been observing the traditions and practices in both religious and secular. Common Christmas customs includes exchanging gifts, decorating Christmas tree, attending mass, sharing meals with family and friends and of course waiting for Santa Claus to give out gifts.
How do you think Christmas is celebrated in other countries? Do you have a story to share with us how Christmas is celebrated at your host country during your exchange time? We looked through and researched how Christmas are celebrated in few countries. Enjoy the article and do share with us via Facebook on your own experience.
Argentina
In Argentina, Christmas occurs in the early days of summer. Argentinian tries to capture and a snowy and frosty Christmas by displaying winter decorations like snowflakes and building fake snowmans. Getting together and reuniting with families and friend for Christmas Eve is a big deal for Argentinians. On Christmas, Argentinians generally enjoy the day by doing outdoor activities like going to the beach or swimming pool. As …show more content…
Chilean shares almost the same Christmas customs as the Americans. The Chilean Christmas celebration is a spiritual affair. Church services are held on a daily basis throughout the entire Christmas season but the actual holy observances begin from nine days before Christmas Day, when Chileans begin a special prayer service along with spiritual preparation known as "Novena" - a Roman Catholic ritual. Family and friends will gather on Christmas Eve to share traditional dinner delicacies like "Azuela de ave" (a special chicken soup), "Pan de pasqua" (bread stuffed with candied fruit). "Rompon" and "Cola de Mono", a.k.a. Monkey's Tai whichl are customary drinks to
How do you think Christmas is celebrated in other countries? Do you have a story to share with us how Christmas is celebrated at your host country during your exchange time? We looked through and researched how Christmas are celebrated in few countries. Enjoy the article and do share with us via Facebook on your own experience.
Argentina
In Argentina, Christmas occurs in the early days of summer. Argentinian tries to capture and a snowy and frosty Christmas by displaying winter decorations like snowflakes and building fake snowmans. Getting together and reuniting with families and friend for Christmas Eve is a big deal for Argentinians. On Christmas, Argentinians generally enjoy the day by doing outdoor activities like going to the beach or swimming pool. As …show more content…
Chilean shares almost the same Christmas customs as the Americans. The Chilean Christmas celebration is a spiritual affair. Church services are held on a daily basis throughout the entire Christmas season but the actual holy observances begin from nine days before Christmas Day, when Chileans begin a special prayer service along with spiritual preparation known as "Novena" - a Roman Catholic ritual. Family and friends will gather on Christmas Eve to share traditional dinner delicacies like "Azuela de ave" (a special chicken soup), "Pan de pasqua" (bread stuffed with candied fruit). "Rompon" and "Cola de Mono", a.k.a. Monkey's Tai whichl are customary drinks to