Christmas, a questionnaire*

What is the weather like in your native country at Christmas?
The weather here is cold and damp.

Are you a religious person? What religion do you have?
I'm a christian person.

Does your religion celebrate Christmas?
Yes, we celebrate the day in wich Jesus was born, the came of Los Tres Reyes magos...

Do you celebrate Christmas in your native town? What does your town do for this holiday?
Yes I do, we decorate our houses with Christmas lights, Christmas trees... and the streets are often decorate with Christmas lights.

Do you like this celebration?
No too much...

Is it a family celebration for you?
Yes it is, I often go to visit my relatives.

Do you celebrate Christmas Eve, lunch or dinner?
I celebrate a Christmas lunch.

Do you attend any special religious ceremonies?
No, I don't

Which are the main Christmas dates in your Country?
The 24th December,the 31th December and the 5th of January.

Do you buy presents at Christmas?
Yes, I buy presents for my cousins and my best friends.

Traditionally, who brings the presents in your country?
Los Reyes Magos.

What kind of presents do you usually get at Christmas?
I usually get clothes, books, perfums and sport material.

Does your town get decorated at Christmas?
Yes, it get decorated.

Do you usually decorate your home?
My parents decorate it.

Do you put up a Christmas tree or a Nativity?
When I was little, yes, but now we don't put it.

Do you have any traditional meals for this celebration?
NO, I don't

Do you have any special food and cakes?
No, I don't

Do you drink any special drinks at Christmas?
No, I don't

Do you celebrate New Year's Eve?
Yes, I do.

What do you usually do on New Year's Eve?
I have dinner with my family, and after I meet friends.

Do you have any special customs in your country on this day?
No, we haven't

Tell us about anything that you think is special or different in you country or region at Christmas time?
Spanish people often put a belen in our houses.

What special things are you doing this Christmas?
I'll visit my relatives in Palencia, and I'll meet friends.

Make a wish for something you really want this Christmas
I wish health and happiness for all people I know.

Do you think Christmas is still a traditional holiday?
Yes, I do

Do you think Christmas has changed a lot since you were a child?
Just a little bit.

In what sense? Do you miss anything?
No, but when I was younger I waited Santa Claus and Los reyes magos with great ilusion, and now I don't like this celebrations.