A few years ago, I spent two months in Colombia over the holiday season with my best friend. It was my first Christmas away from home and i was genuinely surprised by how elaborately everything was decorated there. Christmas trees, fairy lights, and festive decorations were everywhere, and honestly, it felt like even more than in Germany.
For the holidays, I stayed at a beachside hostel with my travel companion.
Celebrating Christmas in 30-degree weather, surrounded by palm trees and Christmas trees, felt surreal. To make it extra fun, my friend and i decided to each buy three Colombian-themed gifts. On Christmas Eve, we unwrapped them by the pool, which was such a unique and relaxed way to celebrate.
The highlight of the evening was a festive dinner organized by the hostel owner for all the guests. It brought everyone together, and we ended up partying into the night.
In the end, I realized that Christmas in Colombia isn’t all that different from home—it’s just celebrated with sunshine, palm trees, and perhaps a bit more of that fiery Colombian spirit.