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2. Christmas in Mexico - Wikipedia

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   The monter is native to Mexico and is widely used as a decoration during Christmas time. Christmas in Mexico is observed from December 12 to January 6, with one additional celebration on February 2. Traditional decorations displayed on this holiday include nativity scenes, poinsettias, and Christmas trees.

3. Luminaria - Wikipedia

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   The name of the decoration is a long-running item of contention among some New Mexicans, [5] with written accounts indicating it was already a familiar topic of debate as far back as the 1940s. [ 6 ] [ 7 ] In Northern New Mexico , the term luminaria is reserved for a small festival or vigil bonfire , [ 8 ] a usage which dates back to the ...

4. Christmas in New Mexico - Wikipedia

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   Common decorations include farolitos, small paper bags filled with sand that hold a candle inside.They are commonly placed along paths, on top of roofs, and on porches. These are believed to have been brought to New Mexico by Spanish traders in the Philippines who saw Chinese paper lanterns and brought them back to New Spain.

5. 30 Christmas Traditions From Around the World - AOL

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   Food is also an important part of the holiday, and the traditional Greenland Christmas dinner features some meats that may seem unusual to the rest of the world, including mattak (made of whale ...

6. Las Posadas - Wikipedia

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   Las Posadas derives from the Spanish word posada (lodging, or accommodation) which, in this case, refers to the inn from the Nativity story. It uses the plural form as the celebration lasts for a nine-day interval (called the novena) during the Christmas season, which represents the nine-month pregnancy [3] [4] of Mary, the mother of Jesus Christ.

7. The 11 Best Christmas Resorts for a Stress-Free Holiday Season

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   Christmas is an extra-special time to visit, as guests can partake in Mexican Mercado, which incorporates Mexican culture and holiday traditions into fun family activities, like cookie decoration ...