"So, it's a tradition that from the 16th of December when the Posadas start, until practically Christmas, the 24th, people use piñatas to deck their Posadas and have fun," Boelsterly says.

In the center and south of Mexico, children receive gifts on Christmas Eve, and on Jan. 6 they celebrate the Epiphany, when, according to tradition, the three wise men brought gifts to Bethlehem ...

Barrón, who was born in Guanajuato, Mexico, says that his version of “Posada Navideña” is meant to evoke the way that Christmas feels in Mexico, with the vibrant dancing and music that mark ...

Feliz Navidad! With the holidays happily upon us, we’ll take a look at how other countries celebrate the season. Today’s page looks at some Mexican holiday traditions. In Mexico, Christ… ...

That’s because piñatas are interwoven with Christian traditions in Mexico. There are countless designs these days, based on everything from Disney characters to political figures.

Christmas doesn’t just encompass one day, as throughout the month, various activities take place as part of Mexico's Christmas traditions Christmas is one of the most important holidays in ...

A woman walks through a market of pinatas at the Jamaica market during the Christmas season, in Mexico City, Mexico on December 20, 2022. Jaime Estrella and his family make pinatas for 25 years ...

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Seph MacAndrew, 26, was raised in a nondenominational church, but now honors Christmas traditions outside of religion, seeing as holy the holiday moments shared — laughter, watching movies ...

Piñatas are a common element in parties across different countries, but especially in Mexico around Christmas time, and the story of their origin combines cultures, traditions and religions.