Christmas Around the World

 Questions I have on How Christmas is Celebrated in Mexico

1. When is it Christmas in Mexico

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In Mexico children expect Santa Claus to come on December the 24th (Christmas Eve). In the south of Mexico children expect presents on January 6th at the epiphany which is known as el dia de los reyes.	https://www.whychristmas.com/cultures/mexico.shtml
Mexican Christmas celebrations begin on December 12, and they get presents on 25th December, most Mexican kids recieve their gifts at Epiphany (January 6th).	https://www.theholidayspot.com/christmas/worldxmas/mexico.htm
Christmas in Mexico is observed from December 12 to January 6, with one additional celebration on February	https://www.google.com/search?q=when+is+it+christmas+in+mexico&rlz=1CASFJY_enNZ928&oq=when+is+it+christmas+in+mexico&aqs=chrome..69i57j0l2j69i60.8533j1j1&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8&safe=active&ssui=on

2. What do they eat on Christmas day

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It’s traditional to eat a speacial cake called rosca de reyes (three kings cake) on epiphany. A figure of baby Jesus is hidden inside the cake..	https://www.whychristmas.com/cultures/mexico.shtml
1.Tamales Tamales are beautiful cornmeal dumplings with a variety of fillings inside them. Although they are very delicious, they can be quite time-consuming to prepare. Which is why the women only make and prepare them as a special holiday treat. Preparing tamales is actually a whole thing, with several family members taking part in the process and assisting in their preparation. It really is the perfect holiday food in every sense of the word! 2. Ensalada de Noche Buena Mexican Christmas Salad is a festive combination of colourful fruits and vegetables that are served every Christmas after dinner. The salad itself is usually the chef's choice when it comes to the ingredients included, but it typically includes carrots, apples, oranges, lettuce, beets, pecans, and pineapple.  3. Romeritos Romeritos look like rosemary with its tiny green leaves. It is typically served during lent, but you can also eat it with shrimp cakes. It is very delicious!  4. Bacalao Bacalao is dried and salted codfish. It is a popular Christmas treat and a huge part of Mexican tradition. It is mostly prepared with tomatoes, olives, potatoes, and capers, where the fish inside it is stewed. 5. Pozole Pozole is a type of Mexican soup that is made from pork and/or chicken, then seasoned with chili and garlic. When served, it is popular to garnish it with lettuce or cabbage, avocado, and radishes. It is a very filling Christmas meal that is made in huge batches, which is why it is one of the most famous party foods in Mexico.	https://www.stuff.co.nz/travel/experiences/food-and-wine-holidays/109495618/10-foods-popular-in-mexico-for-christmas

                  

                    3.Do they have any games they play for Christmas

One game that is often played at posada parties is pinata. A pinata is a decorated clay or paper filled with sweets and hung from a ceiling or a tree brunch. The pinata is often decorated like a ball with seven peaks around it.

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At midnight on Christmas Eve, dazzling fireworks, ringing bells and blowing whistles announce the birth of Christ. The bell-sounds beckon families to the Midnight Mass. Thousands flock to the churches to attend the well-known "Misa de Gallo" or "Mass of the Rooster." It is called the "Mass of the Rooster" because it is said that the only time that a rooster crowed at midnight was on the day that Jesus was born.

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