Christmas in argentina
foods
navidad traditions
During the night of the 24th of December families gather at the grand parents home, including brothers, sisters, cousins, nephews, nieces, etc. All to celebrate "La Navidad.
more traditions
Papa Noel delivers gifts but also on the morning of January 6th the Three Kings, los Reyes Magos, also bring gifts for the children
Shoes are filled with straw or barley for the camels that must carry their riders to deliver the gifts. In the morning the food is gone and gifts are left
Houses are decorated with red and white garlands. Christmas trees are decorated with ornaments and lights
Great firework displays are very popular in Argentina
comida (food)
pan dulce
Pan dulce, or panettone, is another European import that is a staple among Argentina’s Christmas food.
Ensalada De Papas (potato salad)
Many different versions. May be chopped boiled potatoes and chopped hard boiled eggs dressed with mayonnaise or chopped boiled potatoes with parsley, garlic, and a little olive oil,
Pollo a la parrila /Al Horno grilled chicken
Typically seasoned with salt and lemon juice.
rosca de Reyes
a sweet yeast bread decorated with candied fruit and pastry cream—on this day. Reyes signifies the end of the holiday season in Argentina, and the tree and ornaments disappear until the following year.
Ananá Fizz
which is made from cider and pineapple juice,
Turrón
honey almond confection