Christmas in Costa Rica

[RONALD KAMROWSKI]

How festive is Christmas in Costa Rica and what are some of the ways it’s celebrated?

[JASON HOLLAND- COUNTRY EXPERT]

Hi Ronald,

Costa Rica is mostly Catholic – so religious celebrations play a large role for many. But Christmas is also a time when families take vacations, usually to the beach. So beach areas around the country are very crowded.

Increasingly Costa Ricans are decorating their homes with lights and Christmas trees – and Santa Claus is becoming popular as well.

Every year in December employees by law receive a “13th month” of pay as a bonus – just in time for holiday shopping.

A traditional dish is the tamale – eaten on Christmas Eve.

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