Christmas in Peru Vs. USA

Christmas in Peru Vs. USAAbigail worsfold

What is Christmas?Christmas was originally a religious holiday celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ on December 25. It has become a very marketable celebration throughout America. It is occasion for family reunions, and it creates an atmosphere of generosity and good cheer known as the "Christmas Spirit" throughout the country.

Traditional Christmas In the USAThe United States of America has many different traditions and ways that people in celebrate Christmas, because of its multi-cultural nature.The Christmas season traditionally begins just after the Thanksgiving. Goes from then through New Years.Christmas Eve isn't a celebrated holiday. Government offices, organizations, businesses and schools are closed, almost without exception on Christmas.

US Traditions sending of Christmas CardsChristmas lights are placed all over homesChristmas TreesCaroling singingChristmas PartiesGiving of presents Santa ClausNativity playChristmas Movies

What do Americans Eat on Christmas?Egg NoggMeat: Roast Beef Baked Ham, Roast Turkey, Steak, Roast Pork, and sometimes fishmashed potatoes and gravyRoasted Vegetables Stuffingcoconut cake, pecan pie, and sweet potato pie.

What is Christmas like in Peru?Peru along with many South American countries like Venezuela and Brazil, celebrate the most on Christmas on Christmas Eve.In Peru it is known asNoche Buenaor Good NightAttending church is a big part of the Christmas Eve celebration

Feliz Navidad! Business shut midday on Dec 24Church at 10pm on Christmas eve.Decorate with nativity scene Christmas TreesLightsGive giftschoirs sing in middle of towns on Dec24fireworksSanta

Christmas Dinner in Peru?Corn dough basedtamalesbit spicier withAji hot sauceAdults drink Champagne and Children Hot chocolateroast turkey or roast pig variety of saladsSweet bread called PanettoneApple Sauce

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