Many families take advantage of the sunny weather to celebrate Christmas Day at the beach, enjoying the sea, sand, and sun as part of their holiday festivities. Christmas in Chile is a unique blend of faith, …

Aug 25, 2022 · It is one of the happiest months of the year because in Chile we celebrate Fiestas Patrias, a celebration including delicious empanadas, anticuchos, cueca dances and creole games. …

This day marks the start of Chile's quest for independence from Spain, which started in 1810. The celebration is often called "El Dieciocho," which means "the eighteenth" in Spanish.

Within Chile the Fiestas Patrias are often referred to as the Dieciocho, or "18th" because the celebration occurs on 18 September. Unofficially, the celebration can last for around a week, depending on when …

May 15, 2025 · These famous festivals in Chile shine a light on a nation that dances between the Andes and the sea. Whether you’re celebrating the grape harvest under warm valley sun or honouring …

Chile’s holidays and festivals have their roots in historical events and religion. Religion plays an important part in Chilean’s lives, some of Chile’s most important celebrations are based on religious …

Jan 9, 2024 · Christmas in Chile is a unique summer celebration filled with barbecues, beach trips, and traditional Pan de Pascua cake, creating a vibrant and joyful atmosphere.

This year, let’s take advantage of some newly-recovered freedoms and the opportunity to reflect on the customs and traditions related to the fiestas patrias of Chile.

Although they would have to fight for eight more years to earn their total freedom, Chile celebrates the 18th of 1810 with great fanfare. Chile officially proclaimed independence February 12, 1818. The …

On Holy Thursday, the people of Chile flock by the millions to the sea shore, particularly to the port city of Valparaíso. During the evening, they remember the Last Supper where Jesus washed his …