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PHOTOS: Christmas 2015

By Alberto Font

December 25, 2015

The Kiosk and some streets in San José were illuminated December 03. — Alberto Font/The Tico Times

The Parque Central in San José was illuminated December 03 — Alberto Font/The Tico Times

The Melico Salazar Theater and the Avenida Segunda in San José were illuminated December 03 — Alberto Font/The Tico Times

The annual lighting of the Christmas tree at the Children's Hospital in downtown San José took place Thursday night. — Alberto Font/The Tico Times

Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus do a little jingle at the lighting of the Christmas Tree. — Alberto Font/The Tico Times

Emily Villalobos, 6, enjoys the lighting of the Christmas tree at the Children's Hospital on Thursday, December 3, 2015. — Alberto Font/The Tico Times

Estebán Chacón, 2, and his aunt Jimena Chacón stand under the Christmas tree at the Children's Hospital on Thursday, December 3, 2015. — Alberto Font/The Tico Times

Thousands of Costa Ricans enjoyed the traditional illumination of the Children's Museum Wednesday night when thousands of light bulbs lit up the building's facade. The activity also featured a Christmas-themed theater performance, music, and dancing. — Alberto Font/The Tico Times

Festival de la Luz Costa Rica 2015 — Lindsay Fendt/The Tico Times

Lindsay Fendt/The Tico Times

Costa Rica National Theater nativity scene — Alberto Font/The Tico Times

The National Theater presents its annual Christmas play, the famous ballet, "The Nutcracker." With the music of P.I. Tchaikovsky, and the performances of both Costa Rican and international high level dancers, "The Nutcracker" has become one of the most popular shows for Ticos during Christmas. The ballet is being presented at the National Theater in San José from December 4-13 at 8pm each night. — Alberto Font/The Tico Times

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