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By: Beth Ortuño

Beth Ortuño — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 16:46:59 +0000

P.S. I am showing my age but we had one present from Santa and the rest were from our parents. Santa is about making sure even children whose parents don’t have much money will still have one fun thing just for them. It doesn’t have to be big, but just for them specifically. Some years, the gifts from parents might all be things like new underwear and socks; the present from Santa made you feel really special. Sometimes, there were kids we knew at school whose parents didn’t seem to pay much attention to them, but they knew at least Santa had been watching them and knew if they were good, because they got something. That is what we thought Santa was for, so that no child feels forgotten. It was not a selfish thing.
Santa is very busy so we were instructed to put a range of different things on your wish list and realize we’d only get one thing. The elves cannot make everything (they cannot make puppies, for example). Sometimes, Santa might not bring you anything you even had on your list, but that was because what he brought you was what he felt was the right thing for you, after watching you all year. Writing the letter to Santa was not just about a wish list; it was a real letter with “I hope you are keeping warm” and appreciating all the toys we already have and all the things Santa does for ALL the children.
It seems Santa has changed over the years but I want to do it the old-fashioned way. We’ll just have to see how long we can keep it going

By: Beth Ortuño

Beth Ortuño — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 16:14:08 +0000

I am not sure what to do about Santa Claus.
My husband’s Mexican side of the family here in the USA tried to do Santa Claus years ago (before I knew them), but not having all the details about how to do it, the kids were never too sure about believing. So they asked some kids in the neighborhood and then, it was all over.
In fact, my husband grew up poor enough that only the very smallest children got presents from the Reyes Magos.
My American side of the family get very, very sad faces when I tell them this. I rather feel that way myself. I hope I can find a way to do Santa Claus for my son. When done right it is a lesson that will never be forgotten. For me and my family it is not about materialism but about believing that you don’t always have to understand how or why, just trust that you will be taken care of and good things will happen, if you are good.
This past Christmas my son was 18 months old and big enough to pay attention, but we were actually with the family in Mexico so we avoided the whole question.
I guess if I am going to try to do Santa Claus I’ll need to get all the cousins in on it!

By: mom2miahaudrey

mom2miahaudrey — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 23:11:47 +0000

I am still thinking about the Pan de Jamon…typical of me ( :

I enjoyed reading up on your traditions, some sound a lot like ours. I have thought of ditching the whole Santa thing and telling the kids that the gifts come from baby Jesus. So they can really think about what Christmas is all about. I think it will take some transitioning but maybe next year we can start this.

By: Dariela

Dariela — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 21:45:16 +0000

Glad I was able to show some venezuelan traditions that some of you didn't know! About the languages, yes, we use the OPOL method. I speak to him in Spanish only and my husband in English, sometimes I do translate too because my husband doesn't understand Spanish! Feliz Navidad Adriana! .-= Dariela´s last blog ..Giveaway Winner! =-.

By: Dariela

Dariela — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 21:35:51 +0000

Uy si, the gaitas are very bailables and the lyrics are always fun because not only do they sing about the holidays but they have up to date political event lyrics! Felicitaciones! -Como dicen en Mexico!
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By: Dariela

Dariela — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 21:25:26 +0000

Dealing with the kids when they are bigger about Santa o el niño is going to be something else, but I don't mind it, yes, parenthood is much much more than what we ever thought it wood be!! Feliz Navidad to you too Sra Lopez! .-= Dariela´s last blog ..Giveaway Winner! =-.

By: Adriana

Adriana — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 13:05:11 +0000

Thank you for sharing! I loved learning about your traditions in Venezuela. I had not heard of several of them. I am curious how you deal with the two languages in your house. Do you speak Spanish to Adrian and your husbands speaks English? ¡Feliz Navidad! .-= Adriana´s last blog ..Plate Making Kits =-.

By: Silvia

Silvia — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 04:40:28 +0000

We also have Christmas Eve and Christmas day celebration! but I also learn something new from you, about the Gaitas, I would love that! it sound like a lot of fun Love your pic, as always.

We are also big about Nativities, my husband wants to set one big Nativity on our front lawn, I don’t think is going to happen this year, maybe next.

Feliz Navidad Dariela!!
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By: Sra. López

Sra. López — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 13:18:12 +0000

I had never heard of Pan de Jamón or Gaitas, so I learned some new things today!

The gifts from Baby Jesus and from Santa is a bit of a dilemma for many parents because one day the child will discover that Santa isn’t real. Your child will say, “But he left me gifts!” and you will have to say, “Your father and I left the gifts. It’s just a fun tradition for children.” — As kids are quite clever, the next question will be, “And what about the gifts from Jesus? Did you leave them as well?” … thus resulting in their first struggle with faith.

There are so many complications to parenthood that no one warned me about – and probably twice as many for parents trying to straddle two cultures and languages!

Feliz Navidad, Dariela, to you and your growing family!
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