CHRISTMAS IN CHILE

CHILE'S LOCATION

HISTORY OF CHRISTMAS IN CHILE

• Chile's version of Santa is called,"El Viejito Pascuero" or Old Man Christmas.
• Chileans celebrate Christmas on Dec. 25 just like Americans do.
• He comes drawn by reindeer in a sleigh and leaves gifts for good boys and girls.
• Instead of going down a chimney he climbs through a window.
• Instead of it being chilly like it is in the USA,it is rather warm.

TRADITIONS

• Chileans sing Christmas carols on Christmas Day.
• They exchange gifts on Christmas as well as on Christmas Eve
• They read from the bible out loud.
• Some go to midnight mass while others stay at home.
• And celebrate with family and friends.

FOOD AND DRINKS

• One of Chile's traditional drinks is Cola de mono.
• Another one is Pan de Pascua a bread filled with candies and fruit.
• And Azuela de Ave,a chicken soup filled with potatoes,onions,and c...
• Corn on the cob

DECORATIONS

• Chileans decorate their houses with bright lights.
• They also set up Christmas Tree's.
• They decorate with balloons too.
• They set up a nativity made of clay called "Pesebre".