El Salvador is primarily a Christian country and as such thousands of people take part in the Christmas celebrations.
Travellers from all over the world also come to celebrate Christmas in El Salvador as it is one of the popular nations in Central America and is known for its rich tradition and diverse culture.
El Salvador Christmas is celebrated with great fun and frolic. The charming atmosphere in the month of December also adds to the mood of celebration in the country. Wide spread celebrations are held in the capital city of San Salvador and other major cities like Apopa, San Miguel, Santa Ana, Tacuba and La Union. Christmas celebration in these places is full of vibrancy and fun.
Christmas in El Salvador is also celebrated in the traditional manner.
Members of the family gather together and decorate a Christmas tree. Everyone in the family have traditional dinner together. Choirs and prayer services are held in the churches and cathedrals.
Traditional Christmas dinner consists of roasted turkey or chicken which is served with local rice and potato salad. People also have refreshing drinks like rum, wines or sodas, beer and other forms of liquor and cocktails.
Children celebrate Christmas by bursting fire crackers and flying kites. They are gifted toys and other items by Santa Claus.
Christmas in El Salvador is also an ideal time for shopping. Shoppers can go on a buying spree during the Christmas season. All shops offer huge discounts and rebates on various types of products. The department stores and the malls also offer huge rebates and discounts. Tourists can also shop for beautiful handicrafts at reasonable rates.
The restaurants serve a wide range of local and international dishes. Special delicacies are also served during the Christmas season. Most of the dining spots are wonderfully decorated with lights.
Christmas celebrations in El Salvador also consist of various cultural events and functions. Major theatre and entertainment groups stage dramas and entertainment performances during this season.
Other forms of entertainment include dances, film shows, knife eating, juggling and spear throwing.
Information take from https://travel.mapsofworld.com/el-salvador/christmas.html
