Belize
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Panama
Christmas is almost never celebrated on December 25 but on December 24. Beverages are consumed and fireworks set off at midnight. People visit after a midnight mass. Colorful clothes are worn.
The population is divided into five main groups: 50% is full or partial African, 20% is Indian, 20% is Mestizo,and the remaining 10% is European. The official language is English. Catholics make up 60% of the religious beliefs and the balance is Protestant.
The official language is Spanish. They enjoy Bull Fights, fire works, and masked parades. Christmas festivals attract thousands of Costa Ricans and tourists.
The daily routine is broken quite often by the act of celebrations and holidays. Many families and friends gather for weddings,birthdays,funerals.
Carnivals are very common in El Salvador.Most of them include:Parades,colorful floats and costumes,fireworks,concerts,traditional folk dances,and athletic games.Handicrafts and food are sold by vendors at these carnivals.
Most people get time off from work and school to observe and contribute to official national holidays.
The official language is Spanish . The two main ethnic groups are mixed Spanish and Indians which are called Ladinos.They mainly live in small towns. Mayans also live in Guatemala. Guatemala is the most populous in country in Central America. Religious feast days in Guatemala generally provide food to eat. During celebrations, people preform colorful dances that represent history or old legends.
The official language is Spanish. The two main ethnic groups are mestizo and catholic. Their main carnival is four days before lent with dancing, music, and water rituals.
The official language is Spanish. The national holiday is Independence Day. There are not enough schools in rural areas. In some places there are no schools. Nicaragua is mostly a flat plain.
The official language is Spanish. On holidays they have fiestas which are religious rituals, dancing, music, and special meals. 85% of Panama are Roman Catholics. Church and celebrations are religious and social events for many of the people.
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