It takes place in Mexico.

Augustinian friars wanted to celebrate extra Masses and teach the native people about Catholicism.

The first Las Posadas took place in 1586.

Is important because it commemorates the journey Joseph and Mary made from Nazareth to Bethlehem in search of a safe place to stay where Mary could give birth to Jesus.

The 9 days represent the 9 months of pregnancy of Mary with her son Jesus.

Christmas trees have been sold in the U.S. since 1850.

Alabama was the first state to officially recognize Christmas in 1836.

Coca-Cola helped create Santa's iconic image.

Christmas is a Christian festival that celebrates the birth of Jesus.

Presents represent the gifts by the Three Wise Men to baby Jesus.

They eat warm Tamales

Takes place over 9 days

The first one took place in 1586

Represents the 9 months of Mary's pregnancy with baby Jesus

There are different celebrations on the different days.

Can take place anywhere.

The first one took place in 1836.

It is celebrated over 1 day on December 25th.

You get and give presents.

Some people celebrate Christmas Eve by going to church.

The radishes that they carve can be up to two feet long and weigh up to 10 pounds.

The Night of the Radishes was started by Francisco Vasconcelos.

It was started in 1897 in Mexico.

It lasts from the late afternoon to early evening of December 23.

The Night of the Radishes began over a century ago when merchants carved festive radishes and sold them in the zócolo (town square) during the Christmas season.

Only takes place from late afternoon to early evening of Dec. 23 during Las Posadas.

It was started in 1897.

They carve radishes on this day- it is specifically dedicated on this day.

They have competitions for the carving.

They don't exchange gifts.