Although it does not have the snowy Christmas tree, nor the most picturesque holiday landscapes for the festivities, the Southern Hemisphere has adopted - and adapted - many of the customs that originated in other latitudes, intended for the cold of the last months of the year, which are experienced here with sweltering heat. Carols are not sung with gloves and a woolen hat, and instead of the wood-burning stove, the air conditioning is turned on or the table is taken to the patio. But if there is one factor that remains unchanged in the local festivity, it is the gastronomy: very high-calorie dishes are usually eaten, which may not be so suitable for the summer but are no less tasty for that. A very concrete example is that of the confections that accompany the midnight toast and are consumed several days before and after Christmas or New Year's. Even, with the help of major brands, in recent years it has become increasingly common to see them in the pantries all year round, ...
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