Mexico celebrates Christmas with a combination of religious and secular traditions. The Christmas season begins on December 12th, when children place their shoes near the Nativity scene to receive gifts from the Three Wise Men. On Christmas Eve, families gather to share a meal and exchange gifts. The Christmas celebration ends with the feast of the Epiphany on January 6th, when children receive gifts from the Three Wise Men. Many people also attend church services and participate in processions and pageants.