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Guatemalan Holidays and Traditions

In Guatemala there are a lot of different holidays such as Crazy February. On Crazy February the people have a huge carnival. The biggest holiday is Semana Santa. On December 12 kids dress up like their ancestors. About 40% of Guatemalans still believe in Mayan traditions. A lot of the people are Roman Catholics. On New Year's Day they wear new clothes for good luck. Easter, and Christmas are also celebrated in Guatemala.



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