Christmas traditions vary from country to country: we hear how the holiday is celebrated in Iceland, Mexico, Nigeria, and Australia. Sponsor Message (SOUNDBITE OF SONG, "SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO TOWN" ...

MEXICO CITY – For Miguel Zadquiel, the secret to staying in step as he dances at the front of the annual Christmastime procession through his neighborhood is in the bass drum. “For every sound it ...

Posadas are central to Christmas season in Mexico. Literally, the word means an inn. Posadas are part of a centurieslong tradition that recreates Mary and Joseph's search for a place where the baby ...

The Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston will start its celebration of the Christmas on Dec. 15 and continue through Christmas Day, Dec. 25. The celebrations kick off on Thursday, Dec. 15, with Daniel ...

This ritual, known as the posadas, is deeply rooted in Mexican history, originating some four centuries ago under Spanish rule. It is typically performed each night for the nine days leading up to ...

In the days before Christmas, the traditional “posadas” are usually celebrated in Mexico, recalling the difficulties of St. Joseph and the Virgin Mary in finding a place for Jesus to be born. How did ...

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MICHAEL BUBLE: (Singing) You better watch out. You better not cry. You better not pout - I'm telling you why. Santa Claus is coming to town. BUBLE: (Singing) He's making a list. SIMON: But before he ...