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Christmas in Peru

Christmas in Peru. By: Claudia Sloat and Kara Greiner. Feliz Navidad. It is a mixture of Spanish and Indian tradition. On this day most people attend a big bull fight. Gifts will not be givin this day but on Enero y seis, the feast of the three kings and the end of the Christmas season.

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Christmas in Peru

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  1. Christmas in Peru By: Claudia Sloat and Kara Greiner

  2. Feliz Navidad It is a mixture of Spanish and Indian tradition. On this day most people attend a big bull fight. Gifts will not be givin this day but on Enero y seis, the feast of the three kings and the end of the Christmas season.

  3. The translation for the song Feliz Navidad is Merry Christmas x3 Prosperous New Year and Happiness.

  4. Celebrations • Christmas in Peru is celebrated on the 24th. • Families will celebrate with shooting off fireworks at midnight even though they are banned. • Christmas is the most important celebration of the year among Peruvians. • La Bajada de los Reyes was the arrival of the three wise men on January 6, and when the children got gifts.

  5. Traditional foods • One of the most traditional foods is turkey and apple sauce. • Another is plum pudding, tamal, (buritto like wraps) and paneton.

  6. Christmas colors • Their Christmas colors are bright and vivid, they are red green blue and purple.

  7. Nativity • The nativity sets are put out by many people and are left out until La Bjeda de los Reyes, Enero y seis when the three wise men arrive. Nativity scenes with Retablos inside were very popular.

  8. Santa Claus • Santa Claus is part of the Peru culture. • Except he does not wear the heavy suit like in America. • The summer starts in Deciembre that’s why he does not wear the suit.

  9. Traditional Songs •A few of the traditional songs they sing are: •Auld Lang Syne. •Aserrín, aserrán (Saw Saw) • El cucú (The Cuckoo) • Había una vez un Rey (Once Upon a Time, A King) •La familia Cucharón (The Ladle Family) •Un Pericotito (A Little Mouse)

  10. Grown up Events • At midnight, the children go to bed and the parents have a party that lasts until 5-6 a.m. • The living room and dining room become a dance floor for the guests. • The enjoy good salsa songs. YouTube - Feliz Navidad

  11. Credits • http://www.santas.net/songs.htm • http://www.dosmanosperu.com/dosmanos/english/latin-culture/fiestas/christmas.php • Peruguide.com/ Feliz Navidad y un Venturoso Año Nuevo

  12. More Credits • By: Claudia and Kara • Written by: Claudia and Kara • Pictures by: Claudia and Kara and Google • Thanks and have a great week!

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