Christmas Food
This sweet drink is popular during Christmas in Colombia. It is made with milk, cinnamon, and cloves.
What is Aguapanela?
In Colombia, people celebrate the beginning of Christmas with this event on December 7th, where they light candles and lanterns.
What is Día Noche de las Velitas?
This famous Christmas song from Colombia is about a little donkey bringing presents to the baby Jesus.
What is El Burrito Sabanero?
This city in Colombia is famous for its Christmas lights and holds one of the largest Christmas light festivals in the country.
What is Medellín?
These fried dough balls are a popular Christmas snack in Colombia.
What are Buñuelos?
This day, celebrated on December 24th, is when families in Colombia have a big meal and celebrate Christmas together.
What is La Nochebuena?
This is a very popular Christmas song in Colombia that is sung during the holidays, it talks about the beauty of the Christmas lights and fireworks.
What is Feliz Navidad?
This island in Colombia is known for its beautiful beaches and is also decorated during Christmas with lots of lights.
What is San Andrés?
This Colombian dish is made with pork, rice, and potatoes, often served at Christmas dinners.
What is Lechona?
This character brings gifts to children in Colombia during the Christmas season, similar to Santa Claus.
Who is El Niño Dios (The Baby Jesus)?
This traditional Colombian song talks about the arrival of the Christmas season and the joy it brings.
What is Campana Sobre Campana?
The capital city of Colombia, where many people go to see the Christmas lights and celebrations.
What is Bogotá?
This dessert is made with sugar, milk, and coconut, and is very sweet, commonly eaten during the holidays
What is Cocada?
In Colombia, it is common to see fireworks and these colorful lights during Christmas celebrations.
What are Fuegos artificiales or Polvora (Fireworks)?
This Christmas song talks about the gifts brought by the Three Kings to baby Jesus.
What is Los Reyes Magos?
This famous Christmas festival is held every year in a town located in the coffee region of Colombia.
What is El Festival de las Velas & Faroles (The Festival of Lights)?
This fruit is often used to make a sweet beverage called Lulada during the Christmas season in Colombia.
What is Lulo?
People in Colombia often set up these small figures in their homes to recreate the birth of Jesus.
What is a Nacimiento (Nativity scene)?
This song is about a person missing in Christmas with a nostalgic feeling, it’s often heard in Christmas parties across Colombia.
This city in Colombia is known for its Christmas celebrations and its famous holiday "walking street" in the historical center.
What is Cartagena?