PURA VIDA "Living the Good Life" in Costa Rica: Christmas in Costa Del Sol Costa Rica

Pura Vida in Costa Rica

"Living the Good Life" can mean many different things to many different people but here in Costa Rica where it is referred to as Pura Vida, it means a slower pace of living, not getting in a hurry and "taking time to smell the roses" as we say in America. It is often used as a greeting in a way to say "Life is wonderful I have no worries" or to wish someone to have a good day or good life!

Living in Costa Rica is an adventure that begins with a new chapter each day. I love enjoy a hot steaming cup of Costa Rican coffee in the morning and take a nice long walk on the beach, breath in the fresh air of the Pacific and take color bursting photographs of the incredible flowers, landscape, beautiful birds, unique animals and amazing people.

PURA VIDA!

Monday, December 7, 2009

Christmas in Costa Rica

Feliz Navidad

Christmas in Costa Rica is a time of

Mucho Fiestas!

Christmas Trees ~ Decorations

Parades ~ Bullfights

Tamales ~ Tortillas ~ Empanadas

The night before Christmas some Tico children will place their shoes out for the Christ child to fill with treats and small gifts. On Christmas morning, those children are asked, "What did the Baby bring you."

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Traditions of Costa Rica

Feliz Navidad, Próspero Año Nuevo, and may the Baby Jesus leave a gift for you under the Christmas tree.