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Celebrations, parties, sharing are the major components of Christmas celebrations of Costs Rica. Costa Rica has its own way of celebrating Christmas. Christmas is celebrated with great enthusiasm. It is a festival of joy and happiness. Arrival of Christmas marks the birth of Jesus. Christmas signifies spreading love and happiness among fellow human beings.
For official start of Christmas celebration, there is one festival de la luz. All trees are beautifully decorated for Christmas celebrations. But, cypress trees are usually preferred by Ticos. Major highlights of Christmas tree decoration in Costa Rica are Cypress scent, lights, balls etc. Children's National Hospital has one of the most significant Christmas trees of Costa Rica. This tree symbolizes hope for a happy and prosperous New Year, along with thanks for all gifts and blessings.
Portal is another major factor of Christmas decoration. Portal symbolizes Jesus birth, along with Mary, Joseph, Melchor, Gaspar and Baltazar figures. Traditional Christmas meals in Costa Rica are pork leg and tamales. Tamal is usually made up of corn flour with vegetables, potatoes, pork or chicken. Entire family participates during the preparation of tamales.
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