Christmas is known as “Navidad” in Costa Rica and Ticos have a unique way of celebrating Christmas. Ticos celebrate Christmas by decorating a cypress, with a gold star on top, bright lights and ornaments. They get together to celebrate the birth of Baby Jesus and New Year. Their traditions are based on religious beliefs and similar to Latin American countries but still they like to do things their way, that is, the Tico way.
Ed Mercer the “Co Owner of Ventana Del Pacifico”, a Canadian native who came to Costa Rica with his wife years ago, also swears by the Costa Rican traditions. Basically, nowadays, Ed is one of the biggest real estate developers of the country. He is best with regards to buying, developing and selling gorgeous custom made homes and properties. Ed was so charmed by the beauty of this breathtaking island that he come up with a decision to settle down here for the rest of his life along with his wife. Nonetheless, he did not even forget his humble beginnings even if he is absolutely a millionaire by the young age of 27.
Ed Mercer the “Co Owner of Ventana Del Pacifico”, a Canadian native who came to Costa Rica with his wife years ago, also swears by the Costa Rican traditions. Basically, nowadays, Ed is one of the biggest real estate developers of the country. He is best with regards to buying, developing and selling gorgeous custom made homes and properties. Ed really loves the Costa Rican way of life. He was so charmed by the beauty of this breathtaking island that he come up with a decision to settle down here for the rest of his life along with his wife. Nonetheless, Ed did not even forget his humble beginnings even if he is absolutely a millionaire by the young age of 27. He is an environmentalist and above all, a humanitarian at heart. Ed is dedicated towards conserving and preserving the biodiversity and ecology of this country. He has made efforts and hard worked plans to save the endangered species like the scarlet macaws, the white faced monkeys and sea turtles from going into the verge of extinction as well as reforestation efforts. Ed also donates a part of his proceeds or earnings towards making this country a better place to live in both for the present and the future generations. What’s more is that his foundation, called The Edward R. Mercer Foundation, considered to be his greatest achievement to date. In short, Ed loves this tropical paradise as well as keen and an enthusiast to preserve its natural beauty, reserves and resources and has been pretty successful in doing that so far.
Tourists like Ed who loves Costa Rica as much as he should not miss the festive occasion of Christmas which comes in the month of December. Ed’s birthday is in the month of December and together with over 800 children he celebrates the Christmas season (playing Santa is his favorite time).
Christmas plus vacation time are always on a boost during December, however, it is also the festive month for the Costa Ricans. It is a time for relaxation and holiday from work as well as school and during their holidays, they totally like to eat traditional foods, meet friends, family, and enjoy the fiesta as well.
“El Portal”, or frequently described as the portrayal or depiction of the manger with Mary, Joseph, animals, the three Magic Kings, as well as all the shepherds and their sheep are displayed during Christmas to show their love for Jesus. Certainly, that’s another significant tradition they follow during the season of Christmas.
Ticos not only enjoy Christmas with intense religious celebrations but they also wait for Christmas as they receive an “aguinaldo”, a Christmas bonus from their employers that is equal to one month’s salary. They spend their bonus at the “chinamos” which are small seasonal street vendors that are there during the holiday season only. In fruits, apples and grapes are a considered a special Christmas treat for Ticos. To sum up, “Navidad” is a very special occasion for both the Ticos and the tourists visiting Costa Rica this time of the year and both can enjoy the fiesta and religious celebrations of Christmas together.
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