Each 80-page Christmas Around the World book includes full narratives explaining the customs of the region covered, photography and illustrations, special sections of native songs, recipes, and fun-to-do crafts.
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Fascinating overview of Mexico's unique holiday traditions,
By Bill Egan "Christmas Historian" (Florida USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Christmas in Mexico (Christmas Around the World) ((Christmas Around the World Ser.)) (Hardcover)
Part of a series developed several decades ago by World Book for young people, these 80-page books have evolved into a rich storehouse of information for anyone of any age who enjoys learning the Christmas history, stories, regional Christmas songs, Christmas crafts, and holiday recipes of many nations.
One interesting aspect of "Christmas in Mexico" is the description of what the book calls "Christmas celebrations here and there." I especially enjoyed reading about the Christmas week traditions in Oaxaca, Mexico where they smash crockery saucers until everyone is ankle deep in crockery shards. Oaxaca is also the location of the Night of the Radishes on December 23rd. Carved into an amazing array of shapes, the radishes are turned into religious scenes, landscapes, replicas of bullfights, men riding horses or burros and all sorts of imaginative objects. Mexican carols in the book include "This is the Night" and "Let the Doors Be Open." Mexican Christmas recipes include Apricot-filled Pastries, Hot Mexican Eggnog, and Candied Pumpkin. Collect the whole series of books for your home library, re-read them every December, and share them with friends and family.
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The mighty civilizations of the Mayas, Toltecs, Chichimecas, and, finally, the Aztecs ruled Mexico in their turn. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
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Christ Child, Three Kings, Mexico City, Christmas Eve, Infant Jesus, Mexican Christmas, Oliver Ditson Company, Baby Jesus, Christmas Masses, Virgin Mary, Sugar Glaze New!
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The mighty civilizations of the Mayas, Toltecs, Chichimecas, and, finally, the Aztecs ruled Mexico in their turn. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
nacimiento figures, manger scene Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Christ Child, Three Kings, Mexico City, Christmas Eve, Infant Jesus, Mexican Christmas, Oliver Ditson Company, Baby Jesus, Christmas Masses, Virgin Mary, Sugar Glaze New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- Life in Mexico by Calderon De La Frances Barca on page 25
- Life in Mexico by Frances Calderon de la Barca on page 25
- Life in Mexico by Frances Calderon De La Barca on page 25
- Christmas Around the World by Mary D. Lankford in Back Matter
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