In Mexico, the Christmas holiday is known as "Navidad" or "La Navidad." It is a festive and joyous time filled with traditions, like the "Posada," which is a reenactment of Mary and Joseph's search for shelter, and the "Pastorela," a play about the birth of Jesus. The holiday is also celebrated with the traditional "Noche Buena," or Christmas Eve dinner, which includes a variety of foods, such as tamales, pozole, and buñuelos. Children also receive gifts on December 25th, or "Dia de los Reyes Magos