Christmas is an all-important annual festivity for Hondurans, as much so as in any other country. Not only because the majority of the population are devout Catholics, but also because, as in Western society, it is an intrinsic part of traditional family life. Few things bring families closer together than a shared meal around the table, especially in this festive period which is all about celebrating with those near and dear.
(This article was published in three parts last year. We are running an edited version this year because, like Christmas itself, its content endures.)
Christmas is an all-important annual festivity for Hondurans, as much so as in any other country. Not only because the majority of the population are devout Catholics, but also because, as in Western society, it is an intrinsic part of traditional family life. Few things bring families closer together than a shared meal around the table, especially in this festive period which is all about celebrating with those near and dear.
The following are a little more than a handful of the most popular Christmastime traditions Hondurans observe this time of year.
Honduras has adopted its ‘Ronpopo’ tradition from Western countries but it is now very much the Honduran Christmas beverage of choice. The drink, which can be drunk hot or cold, is typically prepared with milk, egg yolks, sugar, cinnamon, cloves and a liquor of choice acting as preservative and giving a warming, little kick.
The word “eggnog” literally means ‘egg in a small cup’ and comes from East Anglia in England, as far back as the early 19th century (where ‘nog’ was slang for ale, which was used as an ingredient before spirits). It became more popular however, and still is now, over the Atlantic where dairy products and rum were plentiful.
(the last year Honduras got the biggest human tree)
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