Episode 65: La Nochebuena y Navidad, Christmas in Peru!

Show Notes

Merry Christmas! \(^_^)/ December 25th is right around the corner, and as part of our yearly tradition of enjoying the holidays, todays' episode will focus on how Christmas is celebrated in the Spanish-speaking country of Peru!
Plus, a quick update for the podcast/blog regarding 2022!

Remember, learning a language is a lifelong journey.
¡Aprovéchalo, Disfrútalo y Compártelo!

SHOW NOTES

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Blog for Episode 65

Intro and Closing Music by Master_Service from Fiverr

Cultural Tip Transition Music edited from song by JuliusH from Pixabay

Resource Links
Episode Content

• "How Peruvians Celebrate Christmas" by Brandon Dupre for CultureTrip.com on January 13, 2018
• "Christmas Traditions in Peru" by Amazing Peru and Beyond
• "Christmas Traditions in Peru" by Rainforest Cruises on December 23, 2015
• "Christmas in Peru: Traditions, Food and Where to Go" by Tony Dunnell for NewPeruvian.com, last updated June 4, 2018
• "La Navidad en Perú (Christmas in Peru)" by Sasha for Spanish Language Blog for Transparent Language, posted on Decemer 12, 2018
• "ZAPATEO PURO" by CORDOVA MI TIERRA, uploaded to YouTube on March 28, 2018
• "How To Play the Quijada de Burro with Freddy "Huevito" Lobatón" by DePauw School of Music, uploaded to YouTube January 11, 2021, but originally published June 7, 2018
• "Gabriel Alegría and Friends Demonstrate an Afro Peruvian Percussion Ensemble" by DePauw School of Music, uploaded to YouTube January 11, 2021, but originally published June 7, 2018
• "Festejo de Navidad" by Iglesia de Jesucristo, uploaded to YouTube December 5, 2016

Past Episodes Mentioned: 

• Episode 64: Another Merry Christmas Song Sampler! 
• Episode 46: Reflexive Verbs, Part 1 
• Episode 43: ¡Feliz Navidad! Celebrating Christmas in Argentina and Columbia 
• Episode 42: A Merry Christmas Song Sampler!
• Episode 25: Merry Christmas!
• Episode 24: Spanish Christmas Songs! 
• Episode 1: New Year's Traditions

Food 

• "What Is Pachamanca & How To Make It" by Rainforest Cruises on April 15, 2016
• "A Step by Step Guide to Cooking the Andean Pachamanca Like a Local" by Jessica Vincent for CultureTrip.com on May 30, 2018
• "Puré de Papa" from Jamea Perú
• "Peruvian Tamales" by Qué Rica Vida, with the Spanish Version 
• "PERUVIAN CHRISTMAS FOOD – HOLIDAY SEASON CUISINE SOUTH AMERICA STYLE" from EatPeru.com 
• "Panetón - Christmas Fruit Cake Dessert" by Eat Peru
• "Alfajores: Delicious Peruvian Cookie with Manjar Blanco" by Eat Peru
• "PERUVIAN HOT CHOCOLATE RECIPE – SPICY, CREAMY GOODNESS" by Eat Peru

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Remember, learning a language is a lifelong journey.
¡Aprovéchalo, Disfrútalo y Compártelo!