Christmas in Colombia

Christmas time in Colombia is like none other. I remember being little and going over to my neighbors home to dance salsa, merengue, and typical Christmas time music (I was like 5).  I also remember the daily fireworks throughout the whole month of December and the many people praying around the manger's all around the city. Christmas for my immediate family wasn't really celebrated because of it's so called pagan roots. However, as years went by, my family began to get together  to make amazing food and give their children presents on Christmas Eve. Anyway! This year I spent it with my aunt Nelcy´s family in Bogota. We ate, exchanged only some of our presents and then went home to exchange the rest with my mom, dad, and little brother on Christmas Eve.

About the food:
My cousin got married to a Puerto Rican gal. My aunt Nelcy made the Muchacho (Chicken with beef inside) and my cousins´ wife introduced us to some of her food. Conclusion: not my typical Christmas food but still amazing. 

 Desert:
 Three layered gelatine and flan de queso (cheese flan...?)

What I wore:
If you know my mother you know she is a very elegant woman. She loves dressing up and she makes sure that her family also looks great. So for the 24th of December (day we celebrate Christmas in Colombia) I woke up early, washed my hair, and welcomed a lady who came to the apartment to get my nails and my hair done (I have never seen my hair so straight in my life). Mom also bought me a beautiful jardinera (dress), and a navy polka dot blouse to wear for our family get together.

My hair my glory