They say that Christmas is for kids and that as you grow older, the excitement diminishes. That may be true for some, but in Caracas, Venezuela, everyone gets to act like a kid at Christmas time.In Venezuela, it is traditional for people to attend early morning church services for the nine days leading up to Christmas Eve. But in Caracas, they like to add a little fun to their worship and rather than drive or walk to church, they strap on roller skates. Roller skating to church is such a popular tradition that many of the streets are closed to cars until 8a.m. so that skaters have the right-of-way.
Depending upon where you live, roller skating to church on Christmas Eve is either a great way to add some childlike fun to the holiday or a sure-fire way to end up in the emergency room. The capital city of Venezuela averages a balmy 73 degrees year-round, which makes for perfect roller skating weather. But since the combination of ice and tiny wheels can be a risky one, you should check your local weather forecast before borrowing this particular tradition.
