How do Mexicans celebrate Christmas and New Years Eve?

We pre-celebrate Christmas by starting with the posadas on December 16th. There are 9 posadas. The posadas are semi-religious parties, where Joseph and Mary are carried around looking for a place to stay. A litany is sung and at the last door, they are invited in and the party begins. read more

New Year's Eve and New Year's Day — Dec 31st and Jan 1st New Year's Eve is celebrated in Mexico much like it is in other parts of the world — including parties and fireworks. One special tradition is eating twelve grapes quickly right at midnight — each grape is supposed to bring good luck for each month of the New Year. read more

We pre-celebrate Christmas by starting with the posadas on December 16th. There are 9 posadas. The posadas are semi-religious parties, where Joseph and Mary are carried around looking for a place to stay. read more

For some reason, lentils play a big part in Mexico’s New Year’s Eve celebrations; you can either leave them outside your door on December 31st, or eat lentil soup right before midnight (or right after midnight). read more