Julesburg Public Library

Describes the customs, songs, food, and activities associated with the celebration of Christmas in Mexico.

Christmas is a major holiday celebrated in many different ways from culture to culture, and even from family to family. This book takes readers on a colorful adventure through the way different countries in Latin America celebrate this holiday.

A retelling of a Mexican legend that describes the origin of the Poinsettia plant. In this version, a young girl has nothing to give the Christ child, but when the weeds she carries in her hands miraculously transform into red flowers, she now has the perfect gift.

This book provides a basic introduction to the Christmas tradition, Las posadas, celebrated in Mexico.