answersLogoWhite

0

Best Answer - Chosen by Voters

Christmas in Guatemala, as in every catholic country, is very special. We do celebrate Christmas Eve and Christmas Day (December 24th and 25th). Usually the night of the 24th we gather in families to have a nice dinner and at midnight everyone burns fireworks to conmemorate the birth of baby Jesus. For kids Santa comes and gives them presents (same as in the US) but kids open their presents at midnight.

On the 25th, we gather again with family to eat lunch (in some houses they eat turkey, in others pork) and everybody celebrates the birth of baby Jesus with fireworks at noon and at 6pm.

As in the US, that day a lot of movies are premiered so going to the cinemas is very popular.

For New Years it depends on the place of destination. The city is left almost empty because most people like to go away for the holiday. Antigua Guatemala celebrates new years with a big party in the central park and in the Santa Catarina Arch, where the countdown for the new years is done. They have there live music, people are celebrating on the streets, and all of the bars are open until after hours.

The beaches are also full of people and there are a lot of parties that go until dawn.

Lake Atitlan is another popular destination for new years.

In contrary to other latin American countries, we don't have a holiday on January 6th, still small family gatherings are done. This date is a big deal in neighboring Mexico.

If you want specific information about your destination please tell me where exactly are you spending Christmas and new years and I can find out what will be going on on your destination. Have a great trip!

Source(s):

I am a Guatemalan living in Guatemala

User Avatar

Wiki User

13y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

what people celebrate holidays in Guatemala?

Christmas, St. Patricks Day, and New Years eve.


Why does Guatemala celebrate Christmas?

they celebrate Christmas for the same reason as most christian countries. The birth of Christ and good will towards men and peace of Earth,


How do people in Korea celebrate Christmas?

how do people in korea celebrate Christmas


Who are the people celebrate Christmas?

Christian Celebrate Christmas...


Do people celebrate Christmas in Cuba?

Yes, people in Cuba do celebrate Christmas.


How do they celebrate Independence Day in Guatemala?

how dose Guatemala celebrate there independence


Why do the people of Chile celebrate Christmas?

The people of Chile celebrate Christmas because most of them consider themselves to be Christians. Those Chileans who are not Christians do not celebrate Christmas.


What do people get for each other in Hanukkah for Christmas?

This question makes no sense. It sounds like you're asking what to get people (who celebrate Hanukkah) for Christmas. People who celebrate Hanukkah do not want Christmas presents. They do not celebrate Christmas.


What groups of people celebrate Christmas?

Christians, not jewish they celebrate hanukah, and people in the united states celebrate christmas, everybody celebrate christmas of the birth of Jesus Christ.


How does Kenya celebrate Christmas?

It is unfortunate because kenya does not celebrate christmas but it's people.


How many counties celebrate Christmas?

It isn't Counties (or Countries) that celebrate Christmas. It is people.


Why don't French people have to celebrate Christmas?

No one HAS to celebrate Christmas. Most French do.