a procession of carolers lead by a small child dressed as an angel, as well as food, warm drinks and piñatas

The procession is primarily made up of children dressed in silver and gold robes carrying lit candles and images of Mary and Joseph riding a donkey.

Mass is held each day after the procession, and, at the conclusion of the service, children break open piñatas filled with candy, toys, and, occasionally, money.

Mass is held each day after the procession, and, at the conclusion of the service, children break open piñatas filled with candy, toys, and, occasionally, money.

Carves radishes

The event has its origins in the colonial period when radishes were introduced by the Spanish.

The event also has displays and competitions for works made with corn husks and dried flowers, which are created with the same themes as those with radishes.

The legend as to how the event began says that one year in the mid-18th century, the radish crop was so abundant that a section lay unharvested for months. In

Traditions include gift giving, decorating a tree, and celebrate with family

The holiday is about Jesus’s birth and the journey Mary and Joseph made to have the baby

Legends state On Christmas Eve Santa comes and drops off presents to little boys and girls

It is a Christian holiday

All are religious

They all celebrate with family or a group of people