Embark on an enthralling journey through the world of Customs and Traditions, the foundational pillars that define a people’s cultural identity. From age-old festivities to ancestral rituals, experience the richness and diversity that connect us as human beings. Each tradition is a link in the chain of time, a window into the collective soul that invites us to understand and celebrate our roots.
The practice of representing the birth of Jesus in images has its roots in the 13th century and was initiated by St. Francis of Assisi. According to the story, the preacher, poor and dressed in rags, was surprised by the harsh winter while preaching in the Italian countryside near Rieti. He sought refuge in the hermitage of Greccio. Christmas 1223 was approaching.
Santa Claus has nothing to do with the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ; neither was he the child’s uncle nor did he bring him gifts on the day of his birth; those were brought to him by the Three Wise Men. Santa Claus is a modern invention.
Christmas Eve, Shepherdess, Poinsettia, or Federal Star, is a plant of the Euphorbiaceae family, native to the Mesoamerican region. It is usually a shrub or small tree whose height can vary between 0.6 and 3 meters.
Christmas is a time of magic and tradition, but it’s also a perfect opportunity to innovate in our home decoration. This year, let’s combine classic elements with modern and bold touches, creating a festive atmosphere that reflects our unique personality and style.
Coming from cold and Nordic countries, where it is common to see them throughout the year, the Christmas tree is specially commemorated at Christmas time by decorating it with lights, garlands, gifts and colorful ornaments, a custom that quickly became popular among other countries. There are many legends about its origin…
The origins of the custom of exchanging gifts as a symbol of good wishes, gratitude, sympathy and generosity among relatives, friends, co-workers and even strangers date back to the time of the founding of Rome.
In the middle of the arid desert of northern Chile, there is a celebration full of color, music and religious fervor. It is the Festival of La Tirana, a homage to the Virgin of Mount Carmel that takes place in a small town of the same name. The holiday is more than a mere demonstration of devotion: it is a mirror of the rich culture of Northern Chile and the materialization of an ancient legend of love and tragedy
