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The European piñata tradition was brought to Mexico in the 16th century; however, there was a similar tradition in Mesoamerica already. The Mayan tradition was similar to the modern piñata tradition, including blindfolding the participant hitting the piñata. The Aztec tradition commemorated the birthday of Huitzilopochtli. Priests would ...
Children in Oaxaca, Mexico, celebrating Las Posadas.. This celebration has been a Mexican tradition for over 430 years, starting in 1586. Many Mexican holidays include dramatizations of original events, a tradition which has its roots in the ritual of Bible plays used to teach religious doctrine to a largely illiterate population in 10th- and 11th-century Europe.
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.
Besides traditional food, a special drink is associated with Las Posadas. Mexican Christmas Punch, or Ponche Navideño, is a warm punch that is rooted in indigenous culture. It’s made from ...
China. Most of China has no religious affiliation, according to the U.S. State Department, and Christmas is not a public holiday, though it is still celebrated by some and has gained popularity ...
The traditional Christmas colors of red, green and white take on an entirely new meaning in New Zealand. Here, red represents the pÅhutukawa (New Zealand’s ruby-red flowering Christmas tree ...
Piñatas hanging in a traditional Mexican market. While piñatas are found at parties year round, they are most traditional for the Christmas season, especially during the weeks prior when "posadas" are celebrated. These posadas reenact the search of Joseph and Mary for a place to stay before giving birth to Jesus.
In modern Mexico, particularly in the larger cities and in the North, local traditions are now being observed and intertwined with the greater North American Santa Claus tradition, as well as with other holidays such as Halloween, due to Americanization via film and television, creating an economy of gifting tradition that spans from Christmas ...