2. Christmas Eve is celebrated on
24th December. In Argentina
people celebrate this day at
home, or others go to
restaurants or visit other people
like friends or relatives.
3. In Argentina people eat a special
meal, open presents, celebrate
with friends or with family.
Then they light fireworks.
4. People celebrate this day
because it is the day when
Jesus was born. It is a
traditional Christian liturgical
day.
5. Did you know that the
tradition of giving gifts
owes its origin to the Magi
who came from the east of
Jerusalem to greet the
Baby in the manger with
gifts of gold, frankincense
and myrrh?
6. `Christmas is not as much about opening
our presents as opening our hearts.´
-Janice Maeditere
