In Spain, Latin America, Pacific Islands, and the Philippines, the evening consists of a traditional family dinner. Roasted pig, or lechón is often the center of Nochebuenas around the world. In the Islands dishes include shrimp kelaguen; coconut crab; and kadon octopus.
About Nochebuena in brief
Nochebuena is a Spanish word referring to the night of Christmas Eve and celebrated on December 24 every year. In Spain, Latin America, Pacific Islands, and the Philippines, the evening consists of a traditional family dinner. Roasted pig, or lechón is often the center of Nochebuenas around the world.
In the Islands dishes include shrimp kelaguen; coconut crab; and kadon octopus, octopus stewed in sweet peppers and coconut milk. Beef is a rarity, but a popular dish is tinaktak, ground beef in coconut Milk.
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