
Christmas in Chile is a grand occasion since the country is predominantly Catholic, so everyone is involved in the festivities. The country’s culture was primarily influenced by Spaniards, so Chilean Christmas traditions often resemble southern European. However, Chile also neighbors the U.S. and respects its indigenous heritage, so local Christmas celebrations blend various customs. Like […]
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Christmas in Argentina has a unique appeal, so different from the snowy wonderland we imagine when thinking of winter holidays. For Argentinians, Christmas is a summer holiday. Hot weather was bound to influence the festive atmosphere and activities. Argentinians are predominantly Catholic, so Christmas is an important cultural affair. The celebrations are always vibrant and […]
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Christmas in Botswana is very much like Christmas in the U.S., despite the obvious difference in climate and culture. Batswana have been celebrating Christmas since the late 19th century and have borrowed many traditions from Europeans. Of course, Christmas traditions in Botswana were adapted to local cultural peculiarities. Still, the general atmosphere is equally merry […]
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