Even though variations of this tableaux are repeated throughout the country, you can expect to find some regional differences, which makes a Mexican Christmas not only a cross cultural mix, but a varied and interesting experience. Year after year. Region after region. Catch the event in these areas if you can. In fact, this was the traditional time to celebrate the gift-giving aspect of Christmas throughout Mexico.
Many children now expect gifts on both days.
Sometimes as many as six different dance groups perform at the same time. The dancers are divided among those portraying Christians and Moors, each competing for the most attention. Other groups are represented as well. The highlight, again, is the posada, held at a different church each night from December 18-24. The focal point of each booth is an exhibit of hand-carved, giant radishes.