¡Feliz Navidad! as they say South of the border. Christmas in Mexico sounds quite interesting. Their celebrations extend from December December 12 to January 6!

Las Posadas, the re-enactment of Joseph and Mary searching for shelter, would be fun by bicycle; with the way lighted by luminarias. In drought-stricken areas, people might want to find an alternative to candles, though. No point in starting a wildfire! The piñata ought to be fun, too; especially if you happen to enjoy  breaking things! 

Buñuelos sound delicious; and I bet they’d be great with maple syrup! Save some room for other foods, such as tamales.

I naturally think of December 25 as going hand-in-hand with cold weather. If you spend that season in Mexico, don’t haul out the down-filled jacket and hand warmers. Temperatures at that time of year in Mexico can reach well into the 70s; and, for that matter, Christmas Day here can touch 84 degrees! Sounds most unlike the Kristkindlmarkt in Germany!

Getting back to the festivities, the Night of the Radishes is one that my brother would enjoy. He’s liked whittling since he was about six; and I think he would find it fun to tackle a giant radish.

There are many other customs; but whatever you chose do do, ¡Feliz Navidad!