Christmas in Central America

Because Central America's countries are largely Catholic, Christmas is a vibrant holiday in the isthmus.

Many Christmas traditions in Central America resemble those in the United States, but many others differ significantly. For example, because Belize is such a multicultural nation, the holiday is lively with Garifuna dancers and Creole Christmas songs. Tamales are a Christmas dinner staple in Guatemala, Nicaragua and El Salvador. In Costa Rica, Santa Claus doesn't bring Christmas presents--they are said to be brought by Baby Jesus!

• Learn about Christmas in Costa Rica.
• Celebrate Christmas in Belize.
• A brief description of Christmas in Nicaragua.
• Celebrate Christmas in Guatemala.
• All about Christmas in Panama.
• A travelogue describing Christmas in Honduras.

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