As in many countries Christmas is the most important celebration in Colombia. The Christmas festivities begin with the novenas de aguinaldo which are celebrated every night from December 16th to 24th. This Colombian tradition follows the journey of Mary and Joseph to Jerusalem. Every night people gather in different homes to pray sing eat Christmas dinners dance and party. Originally a religious celebration the novenas have become a national tradition for all Colombians.
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The novenas reach their peak on Christmas Eve which is the most important holiday in Colombia. In the early evening people dance and chat while enjoying snacks and drinks. Christmas dinner is served late and is the central part of the evening.
After dinner the party continues and the children play together. As midnight approaches everyone gathers to pray the final novena marking the arrival of Mary and Joseph in Jerusalem and the birth of Jesus. The novenas always end with the singing of Christmas carols so families wait until midnight while singing together and sharing the joyful spirit of the holiday.
When the clock finally strikes midnight it’s time to open presents! That’s right Colombians don’t wait until the morning to have fun (except for little kids of course). They get right to it once it’s officially December 25th.
