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| Nativities are everywhere! Usually called Pasito or Portal here. Other Spanish names are Nacimiento, Belén, and Pesebre. |
I like living where Jesus is more popular than Santa Claus! Though Christmas Trees are around in a few places, especially commercial places, they don’t believe in Santa Claus but rather the baby Jesus, el niño or el niñito who brings some of the Christmas gifts for young children. Read this neat article in Tico Times. For where gifts come from, Santa is 3rd place after Jesus & Parents in a survey of children!
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| Tree in Central Park Atenas Not much! Not a priority! 🙂 |
It is a religious society and the people even live like followers of Christ! I’m trying not to compare to the States where most of my readers live, but it is tempting! 🙂 The people here are wonderful!
And I do plan to eat at least one tamale this Christmas, a very strong tradition here!
Feliz Navidad!