Firewater, desire, and the militiamen's Christmas Eve in San Geronimo, Baja Verapaz, 1892

Although San Geronimo's all-night dancing and drinking accompany most major celebrations, not all celebrations turn out according to script. The most spectacular of such deviations occurred on Christmas Eve 1892.

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Published inThe Hispanic American historical review Vol. 85; no. 2; p. 239
Main Author Gudmundson, Lowell
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Durham Duke University Press, NC & IL 01.05.2004
Subjects
History
Holidays & special occasions
Militia groups
San Geronimo Guatemala
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Summary:Although San Geronimo's all-night dancing and drinking accompany most major celebrations, not all celebrations turn out according to script. The most spectacular of such deviations occurred on Christmas Eve 1892.
ISSN:0018-2168
1527-1900