Christmas Day in Panama ― Date, History, and Details

Christmas Day in Panama

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History of Christmas Day in Panama and How to Celebrate/ Observe It

Christmas Day in Panama is celebrated on December 25th, and is a public holiday. Many people spend the day with family and friends, and attend church services. traditional Panamanian foods are served, such as tamales, sancocho (a soup made with chicken or beef, vegetables, and corn), arroz con leche (rice pudding), and romeritos (a type of Mexican herb). Gifts are often exchanged, and children often receive gifts from the baby Jesus, who is known as el niño Dios.