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Paraguay at Christmas
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Dance/ Music
Traditional Dances: Folk Dance, The Paraguayan Polka, The Chopi ( also known as Santa Fe/ Cielito Chopi, La Galopa ( refered to as Fast Polka) , and The dance of the Jars.
Traditional Music: Paraguayan harp music, and most of the Paraguayan music is widely influenced by the European music culture
Christmas Traditions of Paraguay
Nativity scenes or 'Presebre' holds great importance in Paraguay Christmas traditions. Christmas is warm because it is summer in December for Paraguay.
Traditional Christmas ceremonies: According to Christmasnite.com, "On the mid night, when the clock strikes twelve in Paraguay you will hear the church bell ring. Listening to this sound, people gather to attend the "La Misa Del Gallo" which means the Mass of the Rooster. After the mass, the real celebration of Christmas begins with friends and family."
Paraguay at Christmas time
By: Hannah Fulks
General Facts about Paraguay
Christmas foods and other customs
Population: 6.8 million
Capitol : Officially named the Republic of Paraguay which is the city of Asunción
Religion: 92% Catholic although they do practice freedom of religion
Official Languages: Paraguayan Guaraní · Spanish
Currency: Guaraní
Foods:Crispy Potatoes, Holiday Fruits In Rum
Customs: According to Christmascarnivals.com, "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 Christmas Carnivals."
Sources
Christmasnite.com
Christmascarnivals.com
Capitol-of.com/paraguay
Country-paraguay.com
countryeconomy.com