the celebration of Christmas between the countries of Ecuador, Italia and Noruega
The days before Christmas are undoubtedly holidays, reunion with loved ones and friends. This traditional festival shared by most of the inhabitants of the earth, is celebrated with gifts, meetings and family meals
The Christmas celebration in Ecuador
Christmas in Ecuadores the most important celebration of the year, because all families try to meet at the dinner on December 24 where the usual is to eat turkey or pork as a main course and as dessert the pristiños, which are fried rings of flour dough of wheat, bathed with panela syrup.
On Christmas Eve, at midnight, the gifts that are distributed by children and adults, the same as those usually found under the Christmas tree, are handed out by one of those present.
This is one of the most important dates of the year where all the families try to meet at the so-called dinner on December 24th. Christmas dinners are characterized by prayer in the novenas, Christmas carols, gifts and food where it is customary to taste turkey.
Christmas tree
Every house must have one, it is decorated with light bulbs, gifts, bows, candles, representative figures or lights to light the night. In addition, several cantons of the country, light their giant Christmas tree in a tourist spot of the city, citizens are looking forward to these days to enjoy visiting them and taking pictures with them. This act represents a symbol of the unity and fraternity of the country.
The Birth of the baby Jesus is made with moss, stones, earth, water sources to give it a very natural touch and the animals and figures are made of porcelain or the most rustic ones that are made of wood and are precious. Those who represent our country who have the typical costumes of each province.
Neighbors and friends, perform Christmas choirs competitions, presentations of Christmas and cribs competition.
He is known as the "secret friend", many Ecuadorians play it before the Christmas date. It is a very popular and traditional game in Ecuador, involving several people who give each other gifts without knowing who has been. Alternatively, secret friends can send anonymous letters or small gifts to their friends, using pseudonyms.
The ninth
the ninth child Jesus opens the way to the celebration of Christmas Eve and Christmas, on December 24 several families gather in their homes to share with their families the Christmas dinner. In the avenues you can see the colorful lights that are cast on the Christmas tree as a symbol of hope and love.
Christmas celebration in Italy
For the Italians, Christmas is a party that you have to spend in the company of the family, tasting the dishes of the 'cenone' and opening the gifts
A tradition that Italians (particularly in the south of the country) can not give up, is to spend next to their loved ones on Christmas Eve, on December 24, when families gather to enjoy the famous "Christmas cenone" , the dinner that precedes midnight.
THE TREE AND THE PESEBRE
According to tradition, the Christmas tree appears in Italian houses from December 8, the day of the celebration of the Imaculada, when families begin to prepare both the tree and the manger.
Putting the manger is a tradition much appreciated in the country, Italians always seek to give a very personal touch to the manger that they assemble in their home.
One of the most famous cribs is that of Greccio, a small town near Rome, where San Francisco
On the same night, the exchange of gifts takes place in a different way according to the region in which it is produced, in some areas Christmas Eve and other Christmas days.
the Christmas celebration in noruega
From the end of November, throughout the city you will find Christmas preparations and stalls. On the first weekend of Advent, the firs and the streets of the center are lit decorated with Christmas decorations. During this period, you will have the possibility to attend a Christmas concert or a Christmas market.
December 23, the "little Christmas Eve"
Decorated with Santa Claus dolls, angels, hearts, pines with pinecones, stars
Many families have their own traditions for tonight, such as decorating the Christmas tree or making a gingerbread house.
Christmas Eve, December 24
Christmas is the most important moment of the holidays. The first part of the day is used to rush to buy the latest Christmas gifts or to go to church. Christmas starts at five and most Norwegians have dinner with their families. The Christmas presents have already been placed under the tree, and will be opened at night.
Of course, not all Norwegians celebrate Christmas, but most follow these traditions to a greater or lesser degree. Even many Norwegians of immigrant origin celebrate Christmas in this way, with Norwegian elements in the way of celebrating Christmas. Afterwards, a family night will follow, most of the restaurants and entertainment venues are closed on Christmas Eve, and the streets are
quiet
Christmas decorations
Before Christmas, the houses are decorated with Santa Claus dolls, angels, hearts, pine trees with pineapples, stars and perhaps a nativity scene or cookie house. There are many who decorate their houses on the outside with lights and garlands. It is usual to put a Christmas tree in the room. The tree will carry a star at the top and will be decorated with tinsel and other Christmas decorations
The tradition of the Christmas tree did not arrive in Norway until the beginning of the 19th century, from Germany. Today the tree occupies a central place in the Norwegian Christmas celebration. The home tree is decorated every year with some ornaments purchased and with homemade decorations and can not be lit until Christmas Eve. That day the party starts at 5 pm with bells in all the churches of the country, full of Norwegians of all ages.
Typical Christmas food in Ecuador
DISH
On December 24th at twelve o'clock at night the traditional stuffed turkey or chicken with sauces based on prunes, salads and some type of rice with cheese and corn, yellow or green rice.
DRINK
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DESSERT
Easter bread
Typical Christmas food in italy
in Italy the culinary traditions are polarized in two areas: northern Italy and southern Italy (from Rome to the south). It is usually served a kind of soup made with pasta (pasta usually full, like tortellini) boiled in meat or broth of capon, the Cotechino which is a dish based on lentils.
in the north of Italy poultry is usually eaten, often stuffed, or roasted or boiled and seasoned with sauces, like mostarda
Typical Christmas food in noruega
One of the traditional and internationally known dishes due to its great popularity is smoked salmon. This product is considered one of the most exported, and it could be said that it is one of the contributions of Norwegian cuisine to international cuisine.
Christmas clothes in ecuador
usually in ecuador people buy clothes to wear at Christmas and New Year
These are pantalon t-shirts and sacks
Christmas clothes in italy
usually in the Christmas season in italy the grnte is afriga by falls snow
therefore they put on caps boots afrigadas sweaters.
Christmas clothes in Norway
In Norway people also wear clothes that are very warm because of the temperature.
music y dance in Ecuador
The music are Christmas carols since it is related to Christmas
The interpretation of Christmas carols goes back to medieval times, when Francisco de Asís instituted the celebration of Christmas at the beginning of the 13th century. According to musicologist Pablo Guerrero, author of the blog Memoria Musical del Ecuador, these songs came to the country through the religious who arrived during the Colony. Due to the varied selection of sound styles of the villages of the region, the carols were fused with other tones that gave life to works with characteristics of the albazo, the sanjuanito,
GUAYAQUIL · A scenographic display, costumes full of glitter and luxury, fireworks, special effects and prizes for the attendees is what prepares Danzas
Music and dance in italy
Christmas carols and they dance music related to Christmas carols
Music and dance en noruega
They are carols for the Christmas seasonthey are Christmas carols for the Christmas season only meets with relatives to dance
or in a parade
usually in ecuador people buy clothes to wear at Christmas and New Year
These are pantalon t-shirts and sacks
Christmas clothes in italy
usually in the Christmas season in italy the grnte is afriga by falls snow
therefore they put on caps boots afrigadas sweaters.
In Norway people also wear clothes that are very warm because of the temperature.
music y dance in Ecuador
The music are Christmas carols since it is related to Christmas
The interpretation of Christmas carols goes back to medieval times, when Francisco de Asís instituted the celebration of Christmas at the beginning of the 13th century. According to musicologist Pablo Guerrero, author of the blog Memoria Musical del Ecuador, these songs came to the country through the religious who arrived during the Colony. Due to the varied selection of sound styles of the villages of the region, the carols were fused with other tones that gave life to works with characteristics of the albazo, the sanjuanito,
GUAYAQUIL · A scenographic display, costumes full of glitter and luxury, fireworks, special effects and prizes for the attendees is what prepares Danzas
Music and dance in italy
Christmas carols and they dance music related to Christmas carols
Music and dance en noruega
They are carols for the Christmas seasonthey are Christmas carols for the Christmas season only meets with relatives to dance
or in a parade
Referencias
- https://lahora.com.ec/noticia/656374/la-navidad-tambic3a9n-tiene-su-historia-en-el-ecuador
- http://www.ecuavisa.com/articulo/especial-navideno-ecuavisa/nota-destacada/345896-tradiciones-navidad-ecuador
- http://www.cunavidad.com/tradiciones-navidad-italia.php
- https://josealfredoescobar.wordpress.com/2014/12/20/la-navidad-en-italia-tradiciones-y-costumbres/
- https://www.visitoslo.com/es/articulos/tradiciones-navidenas/
- http://www.cunavidad.com/tradiciones-navidad-noruega.php
- https://www.visitoslo.com/es/articulos/tradiciones-navidenas/
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