Mexico

In Mexico, the Christmas season celebration is called Las Posadas. It lasts from December 12 to January 6th. In Spanish, posada means "inn" or "lodging". During Las Posadas, people remember the Christmas story where Mary and Joseph looked for someplace to stay.

People throw nine Posada parties at their homes during Las Posadas. Children enjoy breaking open piñatas filled with candy.

The poinsettia is the flower used to decorate their homes during the holiday season.

The states in Northern Mexico believe that Santa brings presents on Christmas Eve.
The people in the Southern states of Mexico believe that on January 6th, gifts are brought by the Three Kings.