Chocolatada is a party or gathering at which one drinks chocolate.
Chocolatadas, the social custom of drinking chocolate in the community, had made their first appearance in Spain sometime in the 17th or 18th century. Chocolate was so popular in the mid-1800's that noble women began to drink it at church. After, the bishops banned chocolate drinking during mass, chocolatadas began to be held at the end of the service.
Today the chocolatada can be found in parts of Spain and Peru. It is traditionally held as a charitable event during the Christmas season. Often the events are organized churches, businesses or shops.
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