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In the nine days leading up to Christmas in Guatemala, there are daily processions with religious statues, firecrackers, and people acting as the Holy Family. At the end of the procession the Holy Family stops at a selected house, and asks for and is given shelter for the night. Then everyone enjoys a feast, usually with the favorite food of the season, tamales. At the end of the Christmas Eve procession a Christ-child figure is added to the manger, then everyone again celebrates then attends midnight mass. Christmas morning is spent in worship, after which celebrating and feasting continues. For more information click here.
How does your family spend the days prior to Christmas?
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