Mexico Christmas Decorations. The christmas decorations of mexico vary by region but are always colorful and festive whether made of tin paper wood textiles or clay. Christmas in mexico is observed from december 12 to january 6 with one additional celebration on february 2.

These unique handmade ornaments make the perfect gift for the person who has everything your book club members nativity collectors and people who love to travel and enjoy other cultures. Sometimes at posada parties piñatas representing the seven deadly sins are filled with coins and candy. Mexican christmas ornaments and decorations are mostly hand created by folk artists in painted tin clay wrought iron and hand blown glass.

Christmas decorations in mexico reflect the country s strong roman catholic traditions surrounding the birth of jesus christ.

Add mexican and southwestern flair to your holiday decorating with these unique handcrafts from mexico. Traditional decorations displayed on this holiday include nativity scenes poinsettias and christmas shoes the season begins with celebrations related to the virgin of guadalupe the patroness of mexico followed by traditions such as las posadas and pastorales. In addition to the traditional and modern themed ornaments by well known makers from around the globe rick and janice have been working for years with as many as 45 local artists who create unique decorations just for the shop please stop by when you are visiting santa fe. Vibrant and earth toned colors rather than red and green typify traditional holiday decorations many of which are handmade.