Christmas

The Christmas period effectively stretches from December 3 to February 2. To start, there is the Celebration for the Virgen de Guadalupe (undeniably the most important figure in Mexico) from December 3 - 12; followed by the Posadas, from December 16 - 24; then you have Nochebuena (Christmas Eve) and Christmas day, followed by Dia de Los Reyes on January 6.

To finish off the Christmas epic there is El Dia de la Purificación, on February 2. On December 25, children wake up early, to find under the tree the gifts they asked Santa Claus for. In the afternoon, family and friends gather to share the "Rosca de Reyes”, which is traditional wreath- shaped bread that is made only during the first days of January.

Typical stable scene including the surrounding village, countryside with the shepherds on their way across the fields, rivers, and anything else that comes to mind form the decorations during Christmas festivity. Decorations are often left up until February 2, Dia de la Candelaria.

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