In Mexico, Christmas is celebrated with a mix of traditional Mexican culture and Christian traditions. It is a time of family gatherings, feasts, and gift-giving. The holiday is also known as "Nochebuena," which means "Holy Night" in Spanish. On Christmas Eve, families gather to enjoy a special meal of tamales, pozole, or other traditional dishes. Children leave their shoes out for Santa Claus to fill with gifts, and it is also a common tradition to set off fireworks on Christmas Eve.