Nochebuena

Abstract

The image contains a news item about a lively conversation during the planning of Christmas Eve dinner. Each participant proposes a different menu, highlighting the diversity of culinary preferences: from fritters to rice pudding. The narrator finds himself in an awkward position, not wanting to take sides, so he chooses to remain silent. Finally, the discussion drags on without reaching an agreement. Memories of the author's childhood are evoked, highlighting the dynamics of the home during that time. Daily activities led by the women of the family are mentioned, such as food preparation and domestic organization. The participation of the children is also described, who helped with the chores and received rewards for it. The text conveys a sense of cooperation and harmony in the home, where each member had an important role. News item published in La Mujer on December 21, 1895.