Mexicans get ready to celebrate Christmas

(25 Dec 2019) Mexico City residents were getting ready to celebrate Christmas on Tuesday, buying last minute gifts and admiring colourful piñatas and live-size Nativity scenes displayed along the city's main avenues.

Mexico's traditional celebrations enter full swing nine days before Christmas Eve during "Posadas" - gatherings that commemorate Mary and Joseph's wanderings as they searched for lodging.

This capital's many markets remain busy throughout December with many residents and visitors shopping for gifts and lucky charms that many believe can bring one harmony, prosperity and abundance.

Making pinatas has been a tradition in Mexico for hundreds of years.

Originally they were a representation of the seven deadly sins, and when smashed, local lore holds, sins are broken and treats tumble out.



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