How do they celebrate christmas in mexico?

In Mexico, Christmas is celebrated from December 12th to January 6th. From December 16th to Christmas Eve, children often perform the 'Posada' processions or Posadas. Posada is Spanish for Inn or Lodging. ... These celebrate the part of the Christmas story where Joseph and Mary looked for somewhere to stay. read more

When the children go into the house they say prayers of thanks and then they have a party with food, games and fireworks. Each night a different house holds the Posada party. At the final Posada, on Christmas Eve, a manger and figures of shepherds are put on to the board. read more

When most English-speakers think of Christmas, they think of the customs and traditions which originated in Northern Europe, like Christmas trees, evergreen wreaths, Santa Claus, mistletoe, and more. However, Mexican Christmas traditions are very different from the holiday celebrations in the USA. read more

The Christmas season in Mexico runs from early December to January 6 with one last related celebration on February 2. These various traditions incorporate remnants of indigenous practice, customs from Spain, novel Mexican inventions from the colonial period and later Germanic and U.S. elements. read more