Pentecostals

Peru traditional Christmas Celebrations
By: Jachin Friday
20-24/11/13
Per. 4
Special Events
Santuranticuy: Santuranticuy is a traditional art festival that is held in Cusco every year. It takes place on December the 24.More than ten thousand artisans( artists, potters, weavers, etc.)attend. It is considered by many to be the finest craft fair in Peru.
Noche Buena: Noche Buena is the main Peruvian Christmas celebration. Beginning at 10pm, the Peruvian families attend mass called misa de gallo or Rooster Mass until 12pm, when the families return home. The adults toast the birth of Jesus with a glass of champagne.
Takanakuy: Takanakuy is a festival held in the Peruvian state of Chumbivilcas. The festival includes eating, drinking, dancing- the usual customs of a celebration in Latin America. But what is really interesting is that they hold a fist fit every year on Christmas day. It is suppose to resolve conflicts in ones heart. Anyone can fight.
Family Activities
A party will be held every Christmas Eve, with lots of food, drinks, and dancing ( like the salsa) after mass.

Gift Giving
Modern presents around Christmas include alcohol, sweets ( cakes, chocolates, pastries, pies, cookies, etc.) , blankets, jewelry, dolls, and food( of any kind).

Dishes for the Holidays
Sea bass sudado ( the picture at the bottom), a tomato based seafood platter from northern Peru.
Arroz moro, a fruity rice with almonds, nuts, and raisins that is a favorite among all Peruvians.( see recipe on next slide)
Locro Rissotto, a rice based pumpkin stew mixed with vegetables.
Oven Baked Sweet Plantains, a crispy baked sweet plantain snack.
Vegetarian Pichuberry Quinoa Chili, a relatively new dish, it is an adaptation from an old Peruvian recipe.
Panetón, a sweet bread that can be served with jelly, jam, marmalade, fruit preserves, or butter.

Recipe
Arroz Moro
Author: Peru Delights
Recipe type: Side Dish
Prep time: 15 mins
Cook time: 35 mins
Total time: 50 mins
Serves: 6 Ingredients
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
½ cup angel hair pasta, broken in 1 inch pieces
2 garlic cloves, mashed
2 cups rice
½ cup red bell pepper, diced
½ cup golden raisins
2¾ cups boiling coke
Salt
½ cup chopped pecans
Instructions
Heat the vegetable oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the pasta and fry until golden brown.
Add the garlic and rice. Stir and add bell pepper, raisins, boiling coke, and salt.
Bring to a boil. Put the lid on, lower the heat and cook, undisturbed, for about 25 minutes or until the rice is tender.
Fluff with a fork. Add the pecans, and serve immediately.

Decorations
Instead of a Christmas tree, the Peruvians will most likely put up a nativity scene, composing of baby Jesus, Mary, Joseph, and the wise men. Extra pieces are added every single year.

Religious Activities
At 10 o'clock, most almost families ( about 40 percent are not catholic with Pentecostals in the lead) will attend mass at a catholic church called misa de gallo or roosters mass until midnight.
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