Christmas filled Peruvian households with hope once clocks, watches, and new electronic gadgets rang at midnight.
Prayers were featured for the souls of those who are no longer with us, while also asking for better times to come and for mankind to be filled with peace and hope.
In Peru, traditions point to wait until the midnight of December 24 for the arrival of Jesus Christ. Immediately, household members exchange well-wishes and presents —previously placed under the Christmas tree.
Household members in major cities tend to make toasts, eat turkey and panettone for dinner, thus enjoying the soiree.
Days ago, most Catholic families put up nativities in their living rooms, featuring Virgin Mary, Saint Joseph, and Baby Jesus to reaffirm their traditions.
Other citizens did not have a lot of material things but seemed to have so much love in their hearts, which is the true meaning of Christmas.
Many citizens also decided to host video conferences or make video calls, thus meeting virtually with relatives and friends who reside abroad and even in the same country —a method that had become very popular during the hard times of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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