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Feliz Navidad! Check out these Mexican traditions that only come once a year.

Here is a quick overview of the foods, celebrations, and even music, that make the holiday season.

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Feliz Navidad! Check out these Mexican traditions that only come once a year.

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Traditions spark joy and bring life to the holiday season that only comes once a year. Traditions vary from country to country but their message remains universal, to bring people together and make the season special for all. Below is a list of a few of the holiday traditions that are special to my family, as well as to Mexican families everywhere.

1. Las posadas

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This festive Mexican tradition is a party filled with family, friends and lots of amazing food. The photo above pictures guests partaking in the tradition of singing a "villancico" reenacting St. Joseph and the Virgin Mary's search for shelter the night that Jesus was born. Some of my favorite Christmas memories have come from times spent with my family at our annual posada!

2. Tamales

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Tamales are a staple Mexican dish around the holidays. Making tamales is a lengthy process, and getting the taste just right can take years of practice. But nevertheless, coming together to make tamales is worth the wait and it remains a tradition in many Mexican households.

3. Ponche

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Another traditional flavor of the season is the piping hot tea called "ponche." This hot tea is infused with fresh-cut sugar cane, guava, piloncillo, cinnamon, as well as a blend of seasonal spices and fruits. Ponche Navideño is a unique drink, but it can be compared to a fruit punch. The sweet aroma of cinnamon and citrus fills the house when this drink is being prepared.

4. El Burrito de Belen (El Burrito Sabanero)

Christmas does not truly start until this song has been blasted from the rooftops. This song, as well as the Luis Miguel Christmas album, is usually playing on a loop in most Mexican households around Christmas time.

5. Buñuelos

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These crispy treats are so sticky and so messy, but so delicious. Just one of these sweet treats is usually the size of a plate, so sharing is recommended, but of course, not required!

6. Champurrado

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This thick hot chocolate warms you up like no other. Paired with pan dulce, this drink is truly worth waiting a whole 11 months for.

7. El Día de los Reyes Magos

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This day marks the end of the holiday season in many Latin American households. This holiday, celebrated on January 6th, celebrates the Three Wise Men. On this day, families exchange gifts and cut into the "Rosca de Reyes." As a kid, nothing excited me more than having a taste of Christmas in January!

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