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Chile's gift-bringer is called
Viejo Pascuero, or Old Man Christmas. He strongly
resembles Santa Claus and likewise comes drawn by
reindeer. However, as chimneys are less than roomy in
this warm climate, he contents himself with climbing in
a window. As in all Latin America, the manger scene is
the center of festivities; and following the midnight
Mass of the Rooster, the Christmas Eve meal often
includes azuela de ave, a chicken soup filled with
potatoes, onions and corn on the cob; and pan de pasqua,
a Christmas bread filled with candies fruit.
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