For hundreds of millions of people around the world, Christmas is one of the most important holidays of the year. While they celebrate the birth of Christ on December 25th, today, let's take a closer look at unique Christmas traditions.
Christmas traditions include various centuries-old customs combined with elements of globalization. Thus, rituals from the Catholic Christian religion, such as the placement of the Christmas tree, are combined with foreign customs such as the Christmas tree. Generally, it is traditional to decorate cities, homes, businesses, and companies with lights and objects alluding to the season, which is done from late November or early December. Traditionally, families gather on December 24th or 25th for Christmas dinner and midnight mass, and it is during this celebration that gifts are exchanged. Among the Christmas beliefs in Costa Rica, the figure in charge of delivering gifts is the Child Jesus, while in other families, it is believed that it is Santa Claus (also called Saint Nicholas, and colloquially, Colacho), or the parents themselves. Another family reunion takes place on December 31st or January 1st to celebrate the New Year.
While it is true that the exchange of Christmas gifts is focused on children, both young and old truly enjoy Christmas with great excitement.
For the older ones, who also hope to receive a Christmas gift, we have these options that you can give your loved ones this Christmas!
As if that weren't enough, even companies are getting into the Christmas spirit, giving gifts to employees, collaborators, clients, and suppliers as a token of gratitude for all their efforts throughout the year and to motivate them to continue a successful year ahead. At UGB, we have the perfect option for sending throughout Costa Rica as a business or corporate gift!
