Celebrate Christmas in Buenos Aires Argentina
This article is going to be different. In earlier articles, we have used a structure where we mention a place, mention its highlights, and tell you why you should spend Christmas there, but for this copy, we have approached it a little differently, since Christmas is different here.
We will make you picture Christmas in Buenos Aires, Argentina, as a dream summerland that cannot be missed during the Christmas season. We will make you forget snowy landscapes, hot cocoa in the afternoon, and mulled wine. Christmas is celebrated differently here, and we have decoded why.
It’s summer fun in Argentina
Christmas in Buenos Aires, Argentina, is full of hot and humid weather; instead of the snow, you will be greeted with temperatures that rise to 85 degrees Fahrenheit. The humidity can feel uncomfortable, and the office and school are closed for the year, and the city is filled with Christmas spirit. The Christmas trees that are decorated here are coupled with a ceiling fan that operates at full speed, and shoppers shop with tank tops, sunscreen, and a water bottle. We will advise you that book a hotel that is beside the swimming pool, which helps you tackle the summer heat.
The Christmas Eve
The Christmas Eve in Christmas in Buenos Aires, Argentina, is known as Nochebuena. Families and friends join together in late late-night feast, and that can extend till morning. The food that is served here is a mix of Italian and Argentine cuisine, so you will have barbecue meats (asada) and ensalada rusa (potato salad ). At midnight, families gather around the street, sip champagne, and enjoy the fireworks. It’s noisy, it’s chaotic and but full of fun and Christmas cheer.
The Christmas morning
Once you know what happens during the night, let us enlighten you on what happens during the morning of Christmas in Buenos Aires Argentina. The mornings are incredibly relaxed, to be honest. Most of the locals gather around the pool and enjoy barbecue. As a visitor, you can walk through Palermo’s leafy streets, visit Recoleta Cemetery, or enjoy time in a shaded plaza. If you are hanging out with the locals, then don’t be surprised if the locals invite you to a barbecue and a pool party
Transportation
During Christmas in Buenos Aires Argentina, when the shops close and everything shuts down, getting a cab ride is very difficult. Uber rides are impossible to get, so we would advise you to take hold of other cab applications like Cabify and Didi. We can’t guarantee that you will get a ride instantly since they get extremely busy, too. If you are planning to spend Christmas in Argentina, it’s advisable that you book a hotel that is near the celebration, so that you can walk and come home.
Catholic tradition
Christmas in Buenos Aires Argentina is rooted in the catholic tradition. Let’s decode one by one so that it will be easier for you to understand. On December 8, families gather together and decorate Christmas trees and display nativity scenes, and this is known as the Immaculate Conception.
On December 24 and 25, it’s Christmas Eve, and it’s known as Nochebuena. This is the time when locals gather in the street, enjoy fireworks, and have champagne. On January 6, it is the closing ceremony known as the Three Kings Day ( Dia de Reyes). This is where the children of Argentina leave their shoes outside and expect small gifts the next morning.
The navitifty scenes are a catch
In European and American countries, where the main attraction spot is the Christmas tree, the main attraction in Christmas in Buenos Aires Argentina are the nativity scenes. The Santa is present near the nativity scenes, but imagine the Santa wearing a thick red suit in under hot weather, that’s a spectacle to watch. Though there is Retail shopping during the Christmas season, it is not as crowded as you see in European countries. Though there is shopping, the focus mainly remains on family, tradition, and food.
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When you come, what should you expect?
You won’t get a complete shock around here, but things are very different then what you see in the US or Europe. Though you will see busy streets that are filled with crowds celebrating Christmas, the context is very different in Christmas in Buenos Aires Argentina
For instance, the weather can come as a shock to you since you are used to sipping cocoa under cold temperatures or fireworks at night. Here, mainly people gather together to celebrate Christmas with dinners and food. If you are a solo traveler, we would advise you to book a hotel where eateries stay open during the Christmas season. If you are coming with family, we would advise you to stay at an apartment and celebrate as you please.
Takeaway
Christmas in Buenos Aires Argentina is extremely different, as you can see, people celebrate Christmas under hot temperatures instead of wishing for a winter wonderland. Here, Christmas is more about tradition and togetherness. Thus, Christmas here is filled with joyfulness, and rather than snowboarding and skiing. So if you are someone who can tolerate heat, drink, and have large family dinners. Argentina would be your top stop, and there is no denial about it.
