Argentina

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Argentina is located in the southern most part of South America and is also the second largest country in South America. Argentina is occupied mostly of the Andes Mountains and bordered by the Atlantic Ocean. It's culture is mainly European based and it is very noticable through the music and language roots.

"Information about Argentina." //Argentina Turística - Guía Integral De Destinos Turísticos Argentinos//. Active Media, 2000. Web. 13 Dec. 2011. []

=Christmas Eve Celebrations = Christmas day is still the biggest celebration of the season but they also utilize Christmas Eve as a big celebration day. Christmas day in Argentina is celebrated with friends but Christmas Eve is celebrated among family.The families come together and eat meals of steak, pork, turkey, pie, bread, and puddings. The children of the families open the gifts that they had exchanged earlier in the day around midnight. After the presents are opened, the fireworks show begins to celebrate the coming of Christmas day.

"Christmas Traditions of Argentina." //All Things Christmas: For Those Who Share the Spirit of Xmas throughout the Year.// Web. 15 Dec. 2011. [].



= La Fiesta De Los Reyes = La fiesta de los Reyes is the name for the day of January 6th when it is said that the Three Kings had brought the gifts for Jesus Christ. This is a big celebration for everyone in Argentina because this is when they get the gifts. Three men dressed as the Three Kings ride into town on camels to deliver the gifts. The children leave their clogging shoes beside their bed to be filled wih candy and small toys. This day is looked apon as the last day of Christmas. Since this is such a big tradition, you can rarely find and open buisness in almost any spanish speaking country.

"Dia De Los Reyes | The Magic Of Christmas." //The Magic of Christmas | The Magic Of Christmas//. WWW.A-Magical-Christmas.com, 2011. Web. 15 Dec. 2011. [].

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