Christmas around the world part 4

Christmas in Mexico: Christmas in mexico is traditional and reflects their religious beliefs.

Posada    

• Mexican tradition of groups of people going door-to-door asking for a place to stay. 
• This symbolizes Mary and Joseph being refused a place to have baby Jesus. 
• Lasts Nine days. 
• Children participate in a huge pinata party.  

Noche de los rabanos (night of the radishes) 

• Takes place on December 23 
• Booths are set up along streets featuring giant, hand carved radishes
• The radishes are carved into anything the artist desires

Zocalo

• Festival of lights in historic Mexican city
• Goes on from Christmas eve to new years day

Rosca

• Traditional Mexican food eaten on Christmas
• Sweet, ring shaped bread usually home made
• Tiny ceramic doll baked inside
• Whoever gets the doll has to throw a party for the rest of the people there

(to the left is a hand carved radish from the Noche de los rabanos)

below is rosca the traditional treat of Mexicans

 Below is a posado pinata

below is the lighted entrance to Zocalo 

mexican festivals near christmas