Costumes

1 Eating Pupusas with Fingers, Without Using a Fork: Pupusas are traditional Salvadoran stuffed
flatbreads made of corn masa. It’s common to enjoy them by hand, without utensils.
2 Preparing Torrejas During Holy Week, Especially on Good Friday: Torrejas are sweet fritters or
French toast typically made during Holy Week, especially on Good Friday.
3 Setting off Fireworks, Sparklers, or Firecrackers on Christmas Eve (December 24) and New
Year’s Eve (December 31): This festive tradition involves celebrating with fireworks and lights on
these special occasions.
4 Drinking Atol Chucu in the Afternoons in Some Villages: Atol Chucu is a warm, thick drink made
from corn or rice flour, often enjoyed in the afternoon in certain Salvadoran villages.
5 Crafting and Flying Piscuchas or Kites in October or November, When It’s Windy in El Salvador:
Piscuchas are kites, and this activity is popular during the windy season.
6 Making and Savoring Quesadillas on Sunday Mornings: In El Salvador, quesadillas are sweet
pastries filled with ingredients like cheese, fruit, or sweet beans, and they’re often enjoyed on
Sunday mornings.
7 Preparing Tamales at the End of the Year or During the Last Prayer Vigil (Novenario) for a
Deceased Person: Tamales are savory or sweet steamed corn dough wrapped in banana leaves or
corn husks.
8 Eating Tortillas for Breakfast, Lunch, or Dinner; Made from Corn Dough: Tortillas are a staple food
in El Salvador, made from corn masa and served with various toppings.
9 Enjoying Fried Yuca with Bits of Chicharrón or Fish Wrapped in Banana Leaves: Yuca (cassava) is
a starchy root vegetable, and this dish is a flavorful treat.
10 Participating in Civic Events by Dancing Traditional Dances like El Carbonero, Adentro
Cojutepeque, Chalatenango, Las Cortadoras, and El Torito Pinto: These folk dances are
performed during civic events and celebrations.
11 Heading to the Beaches for Swimming During Vacations: A popular activity during holidays and
vacations.