Christmas in Colombia
Colombians celebrate Christmas with a tradition called novena.
The novena is prayed for nine night from 16 to 24 December. Every family meets in front of the nativity sign, and when the pray has finished,the party begins with carols singing
and traditional dishes.
and traditional dishes.
The novena is celebrated in a different home each night.
On December 24 a special mass is celebrated at midnight. When the mass has finished, it is time to give presents eat special food, and meet with relatives and friends.
Thanks, Sandy! What an interesting celebration you have in Colombia! A very happy New Year to you and yours, too!
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