Celebrations

Mexico is a country full of traditions, which also stand out for their religious roots, but also extremely festive and it is very noticeable when the December celebrations arrive, and that is, despite having a lot of influence from the United States when it comes to Christmas, we have put our unique touch.

Christmas tree

At the end of November or beginning of December, Mexican families place the Christmas tree, decorate their houses with lights and crows, place figures of Santa Claus, the Three Wise Men, and the Child God, in addition to putting a unique touch with the likes of each member of the family.

Pastorelas

From December 16 to December 24, the liturgical year of the Catholic religion begins, which implies the preparation for the arrival of Jesus Christ on earth, and with this season come the pastorelas, which they are a theatrical representation of the procession that the Virgin Mary and Joseph carried out to give birth to the  Child God.

The birth

Placing the birth is one of the most important rituals for Mexican Catholic families, who assemble, according to the calendar of the Advent season, the representative figures of the arrival of Jesus Christ, with a base of straw, hay and moss, plus a wooden installation depicting the stable, plus a manger.