“Different theories exist about how this seasonal decoration arrived in Mexico. While some sources say the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree in Mexico originated during the Second Mexican Empire, other sources say the tradition was brought in by German families who settled in the country in the early 1800s.”
MND Staff
The beloved Christmas tree, originating in 16th-century Germany, found its way to Mexican soil through an unexpected historical event.
Gather the family around the television, break out the chestnuts and get stuck in to one of these perfect Mexican Christmas movies.
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Mexico has some unique traditions, but Veracruz’s stick-waving, song-singing, mildly threatening La Rama might just be the most unique of all.
