School Holidays and Celebrations: December, the Traditional Boom Month for Small Businesses

Every December, a parallel economy emerges. Driven by the year-end festivities and school holidays, it engages hundreds of young students, artisans, and small vendors who take advantage of this period of high consumption to supplement their income. Outside of official circuits, this informal economy becomes a true seasonal engine, revealing the economic tensions within society and the ability to adapt to changing circumstances.