Peruvian Pottery Handmade Nativity fine jewelry a guardian of the night

a guardian of the night

and humor that are central to Zapotec artistic tradition

*Crafted primarily by single mothers from the local rural community

Dressed in a richly detailed red coat and carrying a bulging sack of treasures

Peruvian Pottery Handmade Nativity fine jewelry a guardian of the nightChristmas traditions in Peru date back to 1535. The holiday has a long history in the country as the majority of the population practices Catholicism. December 24th is La Noche Buena, or Good Night, and the main day for Christmas celebrations. In the evening, usually after mass, families go home to feast on elaborately prepared dinners and open gifts. At midnight, adults will toast with champagne, while children toast with hot chocolate, and families