Paraguay is located in the central part of South America. It is in northeast of Argentina and in south of Brazil and Bolivia. The country is predominantly Christian and therefore the Christmas festival has great importance in this country.
Christmas in Paraguay has many native touches and the passion of the people for this festival is hardly found anywhere else.
Christmas in Paraguay is celebrated in a deeply religious way. The country focuses on the birth and teachings of Jesus Christ. All the churches are decorated with lights and huge multicolor outdoor Christmas ornaments. The parks and the town squares are also adorned with big stars, Santa Claus and other lights decorations. The season is the Presebre or Nativity scene is exceedingly important for the people of Paraguay. Presebre is found in both the home and in churches.
December is the summer season in South America, and there is a profusion of flowers growing everywhere at this time of year. Christmas in Paraguay sees flowers being used extensively in church and home decorations. On Christmas Eve, church bells summon the people to church at midnight for La Misa Del Gallo or the Mass of the Rooster. The Christmas feasting begins when family and friends return home from Mass.
On January 6, the feast of Epiphany is held and the Three Kings bring gifts for the children of Paraguay. On the night before Epiphany, children set out their shoes with letters to the kings. If you want to know more on the Christmas celebrations in Paraguay, stay connected to
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