Christmas Mass At Catedral

[kerriem]

Hi there, I have a friend visiting and she is interested in heading to mass on Christmas eve. Has anyone been to mass at Catedral Metropolitana in previous years? I predict it will be over crowded and we'll have no chance of getting in but thought I'd ask...

 

[jantango]

From this photo, you don't have to worry about getting inside. It's held outside.

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Catedral-Primada-de-Buenos-Aires/215345905254810

 

[internationalguy]

any particular reason you want to subject yourself to that sort of torture? Between the crowds and the heat, I think I would stick to my neighborhood church service. You can go to Catedral any other day it's not packed like that.

 

[Crema Americana]

There are many beautiful basilicas in BA. If you'd rather not deal with the huge crowds, choose one closer to home.

 

[Napoleon]

Praise Jesus!

PS- One thing I do love about Buenos Aires is that they don't put the baby Jesus in any of the manger scenes until Midnight on the 24th. I mean, they're recreating The Savior's birth, are they not? Why would they suggest that Jesus came before his birthday when the celebration of his birth is basically a worldwide holiday? (Although it is totally "Jesus' birthday observed". I know that.

 

[Napoleon]

There are many beautiful basilicas in BA. If you'd rather not deal with the huge crowds, choose one closer to home.

Go to the one in Plaza Güemes. I just went to a wedding there in the last 30 days and that church rocks. And it's nowhere near the city center.

 

[kerriem]

Thank-you for all your suggestions. We've decided to head to a local service instead of braving the crowds and the reported lack of public transport. Wishing you all a Merry Christmas!

 

[Styleles]

Anyone aware of any Church of England masses in the city tonight?

 

[internationalguy]

If you mean Anglican, I know there's an Anglican on 25 de Mayo St.

Their number is 11 434 24 618