Mexico is a country with a rich and vibrant culture, and Christmas is no exception. In Mexico, Christmas is celebrated with the spirit of generosity and community, and is known as Navidad or Dia de la Navidad. One of the most important traditions is the Posada, a reenactment of the journey of Mary and Joseph searching for shelter, which ends with the celebration of Christmas Eve. On this day, families gather together to exchange gifts, decorate their homes with colorful papel picado and poinsettias, and eat traditional dishes like tamales and buche.