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Christmas Tradition in Mexico. Christmas in Mexico. Their main celebration is called La Posada. This is a procession of the re-enactment of the search for shelter by Mary and Joseph, before the birth of Jesus. Return to Index.
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Christmas in Mexico • Their main celebration is called La Posada.This is a procession of the re-enactment of the search for shelter by Mary and Joseph, before the birth of Jesus. Return to Index www.assignmentpoint.com
Santa is not predominant, but the bright red suit is represented in the traditional flower of the season, the poinsettia. www.assignmentpoint.com
The belief is that a young boy, on his way to see the nativity scene gathered green branches to give as a gift. He was laughed at as he walked. Upon placing the branches near the manger, bright red poinsettia flowers started to bloom. www.assignmentpoint.com
On Christmas day a piñata is broken. • Those children that have been good also receive a gift on January 6, from the Three Wise Men. www.assignmentpoint.com