What are some fun Mexican Christmas traditions?
user
We have a whole host of traditions!
assistant
Okay, please explain.
user
Sure! So, for starters, it’s important that you understand that Mexican Christmas is more like one long, 30-day holiday where we celebrate family, food, friends and presents. Christmas is a big holiday in Mexico, but it’s not the only one!
assistant
All right, can you be more specific?
user
We usually get started around Dec. 8, when families gather together and eat tamales with my dad.  These are delicious!  And they symbolize hope and unity.
assistant
What are some fun Mexican Christmas traditions?
user
We have a whole host of traditions!
assistant
Okay, please explain.
user
Sure! So, for starters, it’s important that you understand that Mexican Christmas is more like one long, 30-day holiday where we celebrate family, food, friends and presents. Christmas is a big holiday in Mexico, but it’s not the only one!
assistant
All right, can you be more specific?
user
Sure, I can give you a list of traditions from different parts of Mexico, from north to south:

Santa Ana: La Noche Buena, which is the Christmas Eve celebration with dinner, gift exchanges, tamales and Christmas music.
assistant
What are some fun Mexican Christmas traditions?