Costa Rican Christmas blends religious devotion with festive cheer. Homes are decorated with portales (nativity scenes) and cypress wreaths. The season officially begins with Misa de Gallo on December 24th. Families gather for a midnight dinner of tamales, roast pork, and rompope (eggnog). Fireworks and church bells announce Christmas at midnight. The Tope Nacional, a horse parade, and the Carnival Nacional are popular events during this period.
Costa Rican Christmas Traditions
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