Christmas flowers in Guatemala

Christmas flowers in Guatemala revolve around one date: the dinner on December 24. Christmas Eve is the main meal here, not Christmas lunch on the 25th, and the table is set for a dinner that starts late and runs past midnight with fireworks.

Deliver on the 23rd

The most useful advice on this page. On the afternoon of the 24th the city is gridlocked, markets are packed, everyone is cooking and nobody answers the phone. A centerpiece delivered on the 23rd or the morning of the 24th arrives calmly and holds beautifully for the evening.

What works on a Christmas table

A centerpiece is judged on one thing: whether people can see each other over it. Low, elongated designs work; tall ones photograph well and get in the way all night.

The most requested palette is red with foliage and gold accents; the quieter alternative is white and green, which suits any tableware. These are built on a base and arrive ready to place — see box and vase arrangements. For host gifts and visits, a wrapped bouquet travels better.

Reserve in November

December fills earlier than people expect, and the 23rd and 24th are the pressure points. Corporate orders — year-end dinner centerpieces, client gifts — should be closed by early November.

Through December we keep same-day delivery in Guatemala City for orders before 2 p.m. local time, except on the 23rd and 24th, which run by advance reservation only.

Sending from abroad? We confirm the address, write your card and send a photo of the delivery. Prices in Guatemalan quetzales (GTQ), about $11 to $375. WhatsApp +502 3841 6986.