The Legend of the Poinsettia

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Christmas time was rapidly approaching. Although María and Pablo did not have many gifts at Christmas, it was a very special time of year for their family and they enjoyed celebrating in the fesitivities at their local church.

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What are some traditions that you and your family do during this time of the year?

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In Mexico, Christmas celebrations begin nine days before Christmas. They celebrate the Posada, meaning "inn" or "shelter" in Spanish. The village people reenact the journey of Josesph and Mary's search to find shelter before the birth of the baby Jesus by singing from house to house.

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Thinking back to the traditions that you mentioned doing with your family, are there any that are similar to the celebration of the Posada in Mexico?

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