Christmas Eve in El Salvador ― Date, History, and Details

Christmas Eve in El Salvador

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History of Christmas Eve in El Salvador and How to Celebrate/ Observe It

Christmas Eve in El Salvador is celebrated with a large feast. The meal typically consists of tamales, pupusas, yuca, and other traditional Salvadoran dishes. After the feast, families attend Midnight Mass and then return home to open presents. Some families also attend Las Posadas, a nine-day celebration that culminates on Christmas Eve.