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How many days until Christmas in Guatemala 2024?
The countdown has begun! We are just a few months away from celebrating Christmas, one of the most anticipated dates for thousands of Guatemalans.
Many people are starting to count down the days until Christmas in order to get ready for the preparations for this celebration. (Photo Prensa Libre: Unsplash)
There is very little time left to welcome Christmas in Guatemala! This tradition is considered one of the most anticipated, not only in Guatemala, but around the world.
Christmas is celebrated every December 25th worldwideIn our country, families usually gather on the 24th (Christmas Eve) to wait for midnight, open presents and welcome the Nativity.
Many Guatemalans celebrate this date with punch, tamales, fireworks, family gatherings and a whole series of traditional activities. In accordance with the global Christian tradition, This date is commemorated to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ according to the date stipulated in the Gregorian calendar.
The word Christmas comes from the late Latin words natives y father whose meaning is birth, according to the Royal Academy of Language (RAE).
How many days until Christmas?
134 days left until Christmasaccording to a count carried out on August 13, 2024 in Guatemala City. This date is considered a holiday in our country, according to the Labor Code.
According to information from National GeographicEmperor Constantine was the first to legally establish Christianity in the Roman Empire. These data suggest that the ruler probably sought to superimpose Christian practices on other, more ancient traditions.
Today, it is one of the most anticipated commemorative dates for millions of people around the world.
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