Tradition in Venezuela

The Christmas vacations in venezuela has a few interesting traditions. For example, the principal plate is the "Hallaca ", is prepared by flour of maize, meat, chicken, olives and raisons. The music listened they are " Las Gaitas ", very famous songs in Maracaibo and are very entertained in the holidays. On the first of December, in Caracas there is lights in the "Avila" a cross that indicates the beginning of the holidays. The most popular drinks it is the " Ponche Crema " and certainly Champagne. On December 31 at 12:00 p.m. the tradition is to eat 12 grapes and to ask for 12 desires for the new year. Some persons walk with suitcase and others eat lentil for the good luck.