We know that Christmas is a time of sharing, love, togetherness and hope. It also happens that flights collapse, many families can't get together and so on.
In my case, the holidays were always spent in the same way: a dinner, sharing with neighbours, the odd present and sleep. I think that the tiredness and exhaustion of the days of prices, coupled with the smallness of my family, was conducive to this behaviour.
However, this year was different and although I have already made other publications, because this year I was infected with the Christmas spirit, I want to participate in this initiative of @pukumundo and its administrators (who are my friends), @nahupuku and @orimusic about "How was my Christmas? , "If I have any rituals", "How do I traditionally celebrate it?", so here I tell you my story.
English version 🇺🇸
Act one. Preparations
If there's one thing my mother loves, it's Christmas. As soon as the first gaita (traditional music of our country) begins to play, she plans to make the typical food (hallaca, ham bread, salad and pernil). She also loves to take out her ornaments that she keeps with so much care and organise everything for the date.
Traditionally, in my home, Christmas is celebrated in November, and coinciding with my birthday, we rush to make our decorations.
Versión español 🇻🇪
Acto uno. Preparativos
Si algo le gusta a mi madre, es la navidad. Desde que comienza a sonar la primera gaita (música tradicional de nuestro país), ya ella se planifica en hacer la comida típica (hallaca pan de jamón, ensalada y pernil). También, le encanta sacar sus adornos que con tanto esmero guarda y organizar todo para la fecha.
Tradicionalmente, en mi hogar se coloca la navidad en noviembre, y coincidiendo con mi cumpleaños, entonces nos apresuramos realizar nuestra decoración.




As for the nativity scene, "I don't know if it happened in your house" that the child was from one manger, the wise man from another and some little animals without heads; "even a toy cart was brought out", what would they say in those days of mules and oxen! The fact is that we bought one so that the baby Jesus, the true protagonist of these dates, would be born in our hearts.
For the tree, we made a tree out of some useful material and decorated our table, living room and windows with Christmas motifs. Here is a sample.
En cuanto al nacimiento, "no sé si en su casa pasaba" que el niño era de un pesebre, el rey mago de otro y algunos animalitos sin cabezas; "hasta un carro de juguete salió a relucir" ¡Que dirían en esa época de mulas y bueyes! El hecho está, en que compramos uno para que el niño Jesús, verdadero protagonista de estás fechas, naciera en nuestro corazones.
Para el arbolito, hicimos uno con material de provecho y adornamos nuestra mesa, sala y ventanas con motivos navideños. Acá la muestra.


Acto dos. La ejecución y rituales
¡Que mágica navidad la que me regalaron!
Act two. The execution and rituals In my home, we are not traditional as I have already mentioned; however, my favourite aunt and uncle got married on 23/12/1968. Therefore, every time we have the opportunity to share, it is a ritual to have a celebration, go to mass and any detail is given on that day. Due to the situation in the country, we had 3 years without seeing each other because we live in different cities.
This year we are free! So in one week we planned the meeting between my father, uncles and us in my home. They didn't know him, so it was a great opportunity to do a lot of activities. What a magical Christmas they gave me! We had a wonderful time and here are some pictures of each day together. I can already tell you that the harmony and fraternity were maintained during those days and although I had a present on the tree, the best thing was to have them by my side:
Papá está aquí// Dad is here


Mis tíos están aquí// My uncles and aunts are here
La boda// the wedding




La cena// the dinner




Visita familiar// family visit
A la playa nos fuimos// To the beach we went


Acto tres. La despedida
Act three. The farewell And as everything has its end, it was time to say goodbye. Everyone went back to their own city, to prepare for the imminent farewell in 2021. As for the rituals and traditions, I think we stuck to the norm: tree, nativity, presents, dinner. In addition, we shared, hugged, talked and started working on the commitment to meet again in 2022 (of course, if the pandemic allows it). I am not one to make wishes, make cards or eat grapes, but if there is one thing I must ask for, it is to repeat those moments many times because we deserve to be in the best family company, the one that loves you, values you, admires you and celebrates your achievements.
My father and mother over the years have learned to be just that: parents; today they have an excellent relationship and that makes me happy. My aunts and uncles are those people who are accomplices of my dreams and aspirations, so sharing their love and joy is enough for me. And my father's partner, his partner, showed that she fills him with love and a smile and that makes me happy. My wishes were exceeded, my Christmas was wonderful and if it is to start a ritual, it is to have them together for many years to come.
Mama, papá y yo// Mom, dad and me.
Mama,padre y esposa// mom, stepmother and dad.
Papá, esposa y yo// Dad, stepmother and me.
Papá y yo// Dad and me.
Nosotros 4// We 4.
¡Declaró salud, abundancia, éxitos y muchos viajes! 🤭
Los separadores son de @breili
¡Feliz y venturoso 2022!
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This is how I end my presentation to this #pukuconcurso wishing everyone an excellent end of the year and that the resolutions are achieved this 2022. I declare health, abundance, success and lots of travels! 🤭 All photographs are my property. Taken with my Moto Zplay and ZTE A5 2021. Edited in Inshot app, Polish and Google photos. The separators are by @breili Happy and prosperous 2022!
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