culture
diciembre 21, 2025
Tradiciones navideñas que están desapareciendo en Colombia: ¿Por qué?
En Colombia, la Navidad es una época cargada de simbolismos culturales y expresiones colectivas que han acompañado a generaciones enteras.
TL;DR
- Traditional Colombian Christmas customs are losing prominence due to faster lifestyles and globalization.
- The novena de aguinaldos, a religious and social gathering, is seeing reduced participation.
- Traditional games like 'aguinaldos festivos' are being replaced by more impersonal or digital gift exchanges.
- Family participation in assembling the nativity scene has also decreased.
- Experts warn that the decline of these shared rituals can diminish belonging and emotional well-being.
- Preserving these traditions is important for cultural identity, community health, and combating holiday stress.