Here are the top four popular traditions of Christmas in Mexico

3. The origin of Navidad En
Mexico or simply Christmas
in Mexico is can be traced
back to the first saint of the
region, St Juan Diego. St
Diego was an early
Christian convert had a
vision of the Virgin Mary
which contributed to the
Christianization of the
people in the region. This
event is celebrated by
keeping the Feast of Our
Lady of Guadalupe which is
popular yuletide custom in
Mexico.

4. Poinsettias or Noche Buenas

5. A popular
Navidad En
Mexico tradition
is the decorating
homes and
businesses with
poinsettias.
Poinsettias are
symbolic of new
life and are
native to Mexico

7. The Posadas are a
serious of processions
that reenact the
struggle of Joseph and
Mary to find shelter
under which Christ can
be born. Groups of
people knock on doors
looking to come in
however after knocking
on two such houses a
third designated house
lets them in where they
sing carols around a
nativity scene.

9. The Three Wise Men Day which is celebrated on January 6th
is a symbolic celebration of visit of the magi who bore gifts for
the infant Jesus. Mexicans by and large give gifts to their
children on this day.

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