Celebrating "La Navidad" in Our Hispanic-American Home

by Richard
(U.S.)

We have several nativities that we set up- one of which is our "Colombian" nativity. It is more elaborate, and more of a "scene", taking over a good 5 or 6 feet of space. Of course, food is important. Ajiaco on Christmas eve, Tamales and Bunuelos on New Years's eve. These are always made. I try to find other "novel" recipes each year, but these are not always received as well as I'd hope.

I have a collection of music from Colombia- some of which I have digitized, that we play each year.

We used to do presents on Christmas eve, but as the kids have grown, they decided that Christmas morning was more to their liking.

Finally, we call my cousins- most of whom live in southern Florida for a loooonng conference call.

Being a male married to a gringa, it's kinda hard to maintain family traditions- but I try!

Saludos,