How Christmas is celebrated in Mexico

Plaza Mayor of Chihuahua

Plaza Mayor of Chihuahua

As in most countries, Christmas in Mexico is celebrated with numerous religious acts to celebrate the birth of Jesus. But, unlike others, in the American country, the festivities do not begin on December 24, but on December 16, where the Posadas scene is commemorated.

La inns scene It represents the hard road that the Virgin and Saint Joseph went through while looking for posadas to be able to give birth to the child. The Mexicans commemorate it in a pilgrimage from inn to inn, singing, until they reach the desired one. The scene is complemented by candles. Once at the inn, the pilgrim is waiting for a piñata that he has to hit with the blindfold and a stick until it breaks. This whole scene has a symbolism between sin, redemption and the reward that God offers for overcoming sin.

The days of Christmas Eve and Christmas They are celebrated in the same way as in other parts, they are very family parties where people eat, have dinner and sing Christmas carols as a sign of joy. Although in the house it is common to see a Christmas tree, the most important are the nativity scenes, candles and flower crowns due to the deep-rooted religious tradition of the country.

On the 31st, Mexicans say goodbye to the year with grapes and parties since it is a date to celebrate more than doors to the outside, with neighbors and friends, and it is very typical to go out with a suitcase to ask the New Year to bring happiness and prosperity. Finally, Three Kings Day is celebrated with the delivery of gifts to the children and with a rosca de reyes in which a child Jesus hides, whoever finds it must invite the family on February 2 Candlemas day to eat tamales and atoles.

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