Las+tradiciones+y+festivals+importantes


 * __Las tradiciones y festivals importantes: __**

 
 * New Year's in Ecuador is celebrated much like we celebrate Halloween. Children dress in costumes and, instead of candy, they receive money. Dancing fills the streets as they burn the dolls (called anos viejos) that they made to depict famous politicians or even cartoon characters.
 * Ecuador celebrates the famous Battle of Pichincha every year on May 24th. The people recognize that very day in the year 1822 when their current capital city, Quito, was liberated from the Spaniards.
 * One of the most famous Christmas traditions begins on December 24th, and is called the Pase de Nino Viajero, or the festival of the Traveling Infant Child. It is a parade that follows the journey of Mary and Joseph up until Mary was ready to give birth to Jesus. Children are very involved in all the Christmas festivities, and the country becomes very bright and colorful during this time.

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