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Pine Needles Tradition in Guatemala
In Panajachel, Guatemala on Lago Atitlan there is a tradition it appears of buying Pine Needle and putting in front of their business on Christmas Eve.
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Antigua, Guatemala
Sunday, December 28, 2008
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Mayan women selling pine needles on Christmas Eve in Panajachel, Guatemala across from the Church near the market.
The competition selling pine needles on the opposite corner.
People in Panajachel, Guatemala on Christmas Eve purchased Pine needles and sprinkled them in front of business. By the end of Christmas day, the majority of the pine needles were cleaned.
Does anybody know the reason for this pine needle tradition?
Pine Needles Tradition in Guatemala
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Chuck W0W said on Monday December 29th, 2008 01:35:00 PM
I know we used to cover the FRAT House floors in Pine needles to take away the stink of the party the night before. Worked wonders and was free....
Hoz said on Tuesday December 30th, 2008 05:47:00 AM
Pine needles in the Frat House??? Leftovers from the farm animals the night before!
Gary Gray said on Wednesday July 15th, 2009 12:32:39 AM 
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re: Does anybody know the reason for this pine needle tradition?
Its just for the fragrant aroma when you walk over them. But be careful, its slippery.
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