Feliz Navidad
holidays, observed in the country. There are two
full weeks of celebrations, and everyone tries to
get those last two weeks of December off of
work.
The tradition of Christmas
poinsettias originated in Mexico,
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In Northern Mexico, Santa Clos
(Santa Claus) brings children large
gifts on Christmas Day, and Los
Reyes Magos give smaller gifts
in January. Los Reyes Magos is
Spanish for “the three wise men.”
Presents are sometimes opened
very early on Christmas Day,
right after the midnight mass and
accompanying feast.
The Christmas season in Mexico runs from December
9 to January 6, with one last related celebration on
February 2. Candlemass is celebrated on February
2, as it commemorates the presentation of the Child
Jesus to the temple. On this day, people bring their
images of the Child Jesus to be blessed. These are
elaborately dressed, traditionally in christening gowns
but many other costumes have since appeared as well.
Afterwards, tamales and atole are shared, purchased
by the people who found the miniature Jesus images
on January 6.
Special cake called Rosca de Reyes is baked for Three King's Day in
January. The oval sweetbread is decorated with candied fruit and has a
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mas in February, as well as providing the new set of christening clothes
for the infant Jesus in the Nacimiento at the church.
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