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Originally Posted by lizardlady
Thanks Rechu. I find learning about customs in other countries interesting. Lol at myself. We have plenty of shorts weather Christmases here, but talk about hot weather at Christmas still surprises me. :shrug:
Do you know the origin of the traditions in Chile? Did they come from Europe like most American traditions?
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Yes. Our indigenous population is relatively small compared to other countries Like Bolivia or Ecuador, so most people are mainly/all descended from European immigrants or a mix. Obviously, there are many from Spain, but others came from Italy, Germany, Switzerland, etc. The immigrants from Germany and Switzerland mostly went to the South. We also have a significant Croatian population in Patagonia. My husband and I went to Porvenir in Tierra del Fuego and they even have a Croatian Club. So, the traditions are mainly from Europe.
We also have a significant Palestinian population. They are majority Christian. We even have a soccer team called Palestino. I am not sure how their traditions differ, but the food must be good.