Mexican Christmas is a vibrant month-long celebration rich in unique traditions. Las Posadas, nine days of processions and parties, begin on December 16th. Families create elaborate nacimientos and decorate with nochebuenas (poinsettias). On Nochebuena, a midnight feast includes bacalao (salt cod), tamales, and ponche navideño. Children break piñatas shaped like the Star of Bethlehem. January 6th marks Día de los Reyes, when children receive gifts and families share Rosca de Reyes (Kings’ Cake).
Mexican Christmas Traditions
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