Mexican Christmas Traditions and Celebrations
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There are many colorful and interesting Christmas traditions in Mexico that are observed in Texas as well. For example, poinsettias (called "flowers of Christmas Eve") come from Mexico.
You can also find pinatas, papier mache containers shaped like angels, birds, donkeys, or other animals and filled with candy and toys. They are meant to be broken with sticks by blindfolded children, who gather up the prizes.
Luminarias, paper bags filled with wet sand and a candle and placed along walkways, are another lovely tradition that has Mexican roots.
In nearby San Antonio, Texas, the tradition of Las Posadas, a Spanish folk drama reenacting Mary and Joseph's search for shelter in Bethlehem, is observed every year.
Las Posadas is one of the oldest Mexican Christmas traditions. Las Posadas is when a few people dress up as different people like Jesus, Virgin Mary, baby Jesus, and a few others. They go house to house to ask for food and shelter. Each person who offers to participate in this event will have to provide different items for the people that stay there with them...