Tag: Catholic
A National Hero of Nicaragua – Gaspar García Laviana
This Sunday the 11th of December, various communities in Nicaragua will be remembering the life of a National Hero of Nicaragua; Gaspar García Laviana;...
Holidays and Fireworks, “Tis the Season” in Nicaragua
Nicaragua has two statutory holidays in December; La Purísima and Christmas Day (día de Navidad) as well as New Year’s Day (Año Nuevo) on...
“La Gritería” in Nicaragua, a popular “Pura Nica” Celebration
"La Gritería" in Nicaragua is part of of the Novena, a nine day devotion leading up to the celebration of the Virgin Mary on...
Fireworks Month in Nicaragua starts with La Purísima
Yes, December is Fireworks Month in Nicaragua. It all starts at the end of November with La Purísima which goes well into late December,...
