CHILE
Volume 1 , Issue 1
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PEOPLE of CHILE
Chile in June Fiesta de San Pedro
Decorating boats , lighting candles , and floating along the coast is the best way to celebrate the Fiesta de San Pedro . Along the coast of Chile , fishermen celebrate this day in hope that the next coming year will bring good fortune , weather , and large amounts of fish . It takes place on the 29th of June in the northern part of Chile . The night before the fiesta , a mass is held at midnight . After the mass pictures of Saint Peter are carried through the towns streets .
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Pedro Pablo
Pedro Pablo is a national holiday that celebrates the two most important Catholic figures in Chile . Saint Peter and Saint Paul`s feast days are celebrated during this event . All across the country special ceremonies are held in their honor .
Corpus Christi
Every year Chileans celebrate the Catholic feast day of corpus Christi . The day that is celebrated in the church and out of the church . After the Sunday mass , people from everywhere in the community gathers and celebrates by taking part in activities . All around the towns carpet of flowers are made which depict religious images . These carpets are made out of leaves , flowers , natural materials , and many other things such as salt .