Many of the households in Mexico are Catholic, so Christmas is a widely celebrated religious holiday in the country. For nine nights leading up to Noche Buena (Holy Night), a series of celebrations called Posadas take place in communities all throughout Mexico. The most significant part of the celebration occurs on December 24.Nacimento: Mexican Christmas Traditions
Mexican Celebrations
The religious aspect of Christmas is the most important part of the holiday in Mexico. Most households feature a nativity and attend midnight mass ceremonies. Fireworks and bells are used at midnight to announce the birth of Jesus of Nazareth. It is also common for the most devout families to attend an early morning mass known as Miso de Gallo (Mass of the Rooster).California Mall: Christmas Traditions in Mexico
Christmas Around the World
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Fast Facts
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Christmas Day is December 25
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Christmas celebrations in Mexico begin on December 16Kaboose: Christmas in Mexico
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Feliz Navidad is how you say Merry Christmas in Mexico
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Each home celebrating the holiday has a NacimientoNacimiento: Mexican Christmas Traditions
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Pinatas are a popular decoration during the Christmas holidayInside Mexico: La Navidad
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The Posadas begin with a procession of the pilgrimsInside Mexico: La Navidad
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Families attend Misa de Noche Buena (midnight mass) on December 24Nacimiento: Mexican Christmas Traditions
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Poinsettias originated in Mexico and are known as La Flor De Noche Buena
