Atole

Atole is hot and thick, made of a corn gruel, sweetened with piloncillo (dark, unrefined cane sugar that still retains a lot of the molasses content) and flavored with cinnamon and/or vanilla, chocolate or fruit.

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Three Kings Day

Three King’s Day, January 6th, is a popular Mexican holiday and traditionally when children in Mexico are given their Christmas gifts.

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Posadas

Posadas, re-enactments of the arrival of Joseph and Mary into Bethlehem, are a Christmas tradition in Mexico and are held from December 16th through the eve of December 24th.

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