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Christmas in Mexico: Traditions & Celebrations 2025

December 24, 2023

Are you spending Christmas in Mexico? Here are the Christmas traditions in Mexico you will want to experience when visiting Mexico during this festive period.

Christmas is a big affair in Mexico, with the festivities starting from as early as December 8th. The Mexicans celebrate Christmas in the same kind of fervor as they do for other Mexican holidays, with plenty of music, dance, and of course food! Like most of Latin America, Mexico has inherited many Christmas traditions from Spain, but they’re infused with indigenous flavors. Each region has its own unique Christmas traditions, read on to find out!

Christmas time is one of the best time to visit Mexico City, with its world-renowned Christmas tianguis (open-air markets), that spring to life every winter. If you’re looking to immerse in indigneous cultures, Oaxaca and Chiapas are extra atmospheric and vibrant at Christmas. Chihuahua and Copper Canyon get pretty cold in winter, sometimes it even snows in the town of Creel. Christmas traditions in Mexico are special, regardless of where you’re visiting.

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Table of Contents

  • Christmas in Mexico
    • 8th Dec: Día de la Inmaculada Concepción
    • 16-24 th Dec: Las Posadas
    • 24th Dec: Noche Buena
      • Misa de Gallo
    • 25th Dec: Christmas Day in Mexico
    • 28th Dec: Los Santos Inocentes
    • 1st Jan: New Year’s Day in Mexico
    • 6th Jan: Día de Los Reyes Magos
    • 2nd Feb: Día de la Candelaria
  • Christmas Food In Mexico
    • Tamales
    • Romeritos con Mole
    • Bacalao
    • Pozole (Hominy Soup)
    • Rosca de Reyes
    • Buñuelos
    • Ponche Navideño
    • Rompope (Mexican Style Eggnog)
    • Hojarascas (Christmas Cookies)
    • Ensalada Nochebuena
  • Mexican Christmas Decorations
    • Piñatas
    • Flor de Nochebuena
    • Nacimientos (Nativity Displays)
    • Las Pastorelas (Christmas Plays)
    • Christmas Trees
    • Luminarias (Paper Lanterns)
    • Cantadas
    • Fireworks
  • Unique Mexican Christmas Traditions
    • Noche de las Rabanos, Oaxaca
    • Niñopa, Xochimilco
    • Puerto Vallarta’s New Year’s Party
    • Will You Be Spending Christmas in Mexico?

Christmas in Mexico

8th Dec: Día de la Inmaculada Concepción

This is an important religious feast for Mexicans, marking the start of the Christmas season. The main focus of this day is to celebrate the Virgin Mary; Catholics usually attend special masses and visit shrines dedicated to her. The feast celebrates how the virgin Mary herself was conceived without original sin and is celebrated with traditional Mexican foods.

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16-24 th Dec: Las Posadas

One of the most important Christmas traditions in Mexico is Las Posadas. The 9-day celebrations begin on December 16th and ends on the 24th, with a massive celebration of Jesus’ birthday. The 9 days of celebration represent the 9 months of pregnancy of the Virgin Mary with her son Jesus. Over the 9 days, parties are held at local homes, with plenty of food, music, fireworks, and piñatas!

It symbolizes Mary and Joseph’s journey to Bethlehem, and the story is played out at these fiestas with people singing songs and riding on mules. At the end of their journey, they stop at an inn where a traditional dinner is served. As the night comes to an end, guests enjoy delicious Ponche Navideño (Christmas Punch) and hot Buñuelos (fried dough with sugar).

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24th Dec: Noche Buena

If you’re spending Christmas in Mexico, you have to stay for Noche Buena, a special dinner on Christmas Eve with the whole family gathered around the table. This is usually a large feast with traditional dishes such as tamales and pozole, accompanied by an abundance of Mexican sweets. The night is usually concluded with a family gathering and exchanging of gifts.

Misa de Gallo

Also known as the mass of the rooster, this important religious service takes place on Christmas Eve around midnight. During this special mass, Catholics remember the birth of Jesus Christ and sing traditional carols as a sign of respect and adoration for him. The gathering is concluded with a flurry of fireworks that light up the night sky and probably wake many non-catholic locals up from their Christmas eve snoozes.

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25th Dec: Christmas Day in Mexico

On Christmas Day in Mexico, families come together to visit friends and relatives and exchange gifts. This is typically followed by plenty of singing and dancing – and perhaps even fireworks! In Mexico, Christmas day is a day of rest, all the local stores and shops close, so it’s a day saved to spend time with family and loved ones. This is also one of the best times to visit Mexico City as the whole city is enveloped in a magical atmosphere.

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28th Dec: Los Santos Inocentes

On December 28th, Mexicans celebrate Los Santos Inocentes. On this day, people remember the story of King Herod ordering to kill all children under two in Bethlehem out of fear that they would one day rise up against him.

This day is much like the Mexican version of April fool’s day. It’s a day for pranking each other – much like April Fools Day! Old stories also state that loans taken on this day are exempt from being paid back by the borrower, so watch out before your friends ask to borrow something.

1st Jan: New Year’s Day in Mexico

At the chime of the midnight bell, it’s tradition to eat 12 grapes. One for each ding of the bell. This signifies the 12 months of the year and is thought to bring good luck. It sounds easy, but give it a try, and you’ll find it’s easier said than done. The remainder of New Year’s Day is typically celebrated with Mexican food, music, dancing, and lots of fireworks!

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6th Jan: Día de Los Reyes Magos

It’s commonplace for kids to open gifts on Día de Los Reyes Magos. This is the day when Mexicans remember the three wise men who followed a star to find baby Jesus and gave him gifts of gold, incense, and myrrh. Parents usually put out shoes for their kids to be filled with toys and candy. So children in Mexico often have to follow in the baby Jesus’ footsteps and open them on the same day he got them from the three wise men.

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2nd Feb: Día de la Candelaria

Día de la Candelaria marks the end of the Christmas season in Mexico. Mexicans usually make hot tamales, put them in a small basket, and take them to church for a blessing from their priest. After the blessing, they will eat the tamales and drink atole (a hot corn-based beverage), as well as exchange gifts and dance.


Christmas Food In Mexico

The food in Mexico throughout the year is spectacular, but Christmas brings out the best of Mexican cuisine. Each region of Mexico has its own special dish that it is known for around this time too.

Tamales

No Christmas in Mexico is complete without tamales, the quintessential Mexican antojito. This tasty treat is made by wrapping a mixture of cornmeal, lard, and spices in a leaf or parchment paper. Then it’s steamed to perfection! Tamales can contain different fillings like cheese, pork, beans, or fruit – so you’ll never get bored eating them.

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Romeritos con Mole

Romeritos con Mole is a traditional dish served on the 24th of December. It’s made by simmering Romerito (a Mexican herb) in mole sauce and then adding it to boiled potatoes, vegetables, and shrimp. This tasty combination makes for a delicious and unique Christmas meal!

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Bacalao

A staple in everyone’s Christmas dinner feast, bacalao (codfish) is definitely the most commonly eaten dish at this time of the year. It’s made by boiling the salted codfish with onions and garlic in tomato sauce and then served with boiled potatoes.

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Pozole (Hominy Soup)

Pozole is a traditional Mexican soup made with hominy (dried corn kernels), pork, chicken, garlic, and spices. It’s served on Christmas Eve and is thought to bring good luck for the upcoming year. The dish originates from the state of Guerrero, which they traditionally have every Thursday.

Rosca de Reyes

Christmas in Mexico isn’t complete with the traditional Rosca de Reyes, a traditional sweet bread. It’s usually round and decorated with glaze and dried fruits. Hidden within the dough of this conventional pastry are little figurines that symbolize baby Jesus. Whoever finds one is said to have good luck for 365 days – or until next Christmas!

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Buñuelos

Buñuelos is a type of fried dough that’s popular in Mexico during the Christmas season. They’re usually shaped into balls, rings, or stars and filled with sweet fillings like chocolate, jam, or honey. Buñuelos are then topped with powdered sugar and eaten as a sweet treat.

Ponche Navideño

Ponche Navideño is a much-loved Christmas punch enjoyed in Mexico. It’s made with apples, oranges, pears, prunes, guavas, raisins, and cinnamon. This traditional drink is typically served warm and goes perfectly with tamales or buñuelos.

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Rompope (Mexican Style Eggnog)

Rompope is a delicious Mexican eggnog usually served during the holiday season. It’s made with eggs, milk, sugar, cinnamon, and rum. Depending on your preference, the mixture is then simmered until thickened and served warm or cold.

Hojarascas (Christmas Cookies)

Hojarascas are traditional Mexican cookies that are served during Christmas. They’re made from flour, sugar, and margarine, then cut into various shapes and finished with cinnamon and sugar. These are traditionally eaten with hot chocolate as they can be a little dry.

Ensalada Nochebuena

Ensalada Nochebuena is a traditional Mexican salad served on Christmas Eve. It’s made with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, and fruits. Then it’s dressed with olive oil and lime juice for an extra zing!


Mexican Christmas Decorations

Christmas decorations in Mexico are unique to the country, featuring nativity scenes, colorful lights, and paper flags known as “papel picado”. Christmas trees are decorated with ornaments, tinsel, and bright lights.

Piñatas

Piñatas are my favorite part of spending Christmas in Mexico. They’re usually made in the shape of a star and filled with candy, confetti, and other surprises. Piñatas traditionally were made from clay, but today they can be found in all shapes and sizes mostly made from cardboard and papier-mâché. They then fill them with candy and kids take turns hitting them until all the goodies inside spill out onto the floor.

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Flor de Nochebuena

Flor de Nochebuena, or poinsettia flowers, are a popular Christmas decoration in Mexico. They come in different sizes and Cabernet colors such as deep reds and opulent pinks. They are usually placed around the home to add some festive cheer.

Nacimientos (Nativity Displays)

Nacimientos are nativity scenes that are religious displays all around the country at this time of year. They typically feature a scene of the baby Jesus in a manger surrounded by his family, angels, shepherds, and animals. People often display this around their homes to celebrate the birth of Christ.

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Las Pastorelas (Christmas Plays)

Sometimes funny and sometimes serious, Las Pastorelas are popular Christmas plays throughout Mexico. They usually tell the story of Mary and Joseph’s journey to Bethlehem and feature singing, dancing, and lots of colorful costumes. Around the festive period, you’ll often see groups playing out the scenes on the street by a small nativity display. You can even find them on the metro system throughout Mexico City.

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Christmas Trees

Fun fact: Mexico hosted the world’s tallest Christmas tree back in 2009. It came in at a massive 362 ft (110m) tall! French Emperor Maximilian was the first person to introduce Christmas trees to Mexico back in 1864. Recently they have become a lot more popular throughout the country, and now you see them scattered throughout major cities at religious sites and plaza squares.

Luminarias (Paper Lanterns)

They’re made from paper bags filled with sand and lit with candles to light the way for baby Jesus. This tradition is believed to bring good luck for the upcoming year and provide a festive atmosphere.

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Cantadas

Finally, Cantadas are special singing parties held in churches throughout Mexico on Christmas Eve. The celebration begins with a procession of people carrying the Baby Jesus doll around the church, followed by prayers and traditional folk songs.

Fireworks

If you travel to smaller religious communities within Mexico, such as in the mountainous region of Puebla, you’ll often come across a continual bang of fireworks on Christmas Eve. These are set off to signify the churches’ belief in the birth of Jesus. They often go throughout the night, waking you up sporadically with a loud bang.

mexican christmas traditions - fireworks in guadalajara


Unique Mexican Christmas Traditions

Noche de las Rabanos, Oaxaca

Noche de las Rabanos or The Night of the Radishes, takes place in Oaxaca every 23rd December. Local artisans carve and shape locally-grown radishes into animals, figures, scenes, and other incredible displays to celebrate Christmas.

It began in the 1800s when the Oaxaca Mayor announced a radish carving competition at the local Christmas market. The tradition lives on to this day, but it’s only found in Oaxaca. Check out our list of things to do in Oaxaca.

Niñopa, Xochimilco

Locals have developed a unique Christmas tradition in Xochimilco, an outlying neighborhood of Mexico city best known for its canals and colorful boats. The Niñopa – an image of baby Jesus – is passed through different families of the region. The Mayordomo is the sponsored family that takes the image for the upcoming year. This is a tradition that has been going on for over 400 years.

Puerto Vallarta’s New Year’s Party

Troves of locals and tourists line the streets of Puerto Vallarta’s Malecon to witness the New Year’s spectacular fireworks display. Many bars and restaurants offer special food and drink offers for people to enjoy a night of celebration with friends, family, and strangers. As the clock strikes midnight, everyone erupts into cheers as the sky lights up in colorful hues from all the fireworks.

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Will You Be Spending Christmas in Mexico?

Christmas in Mexico is something special. There are so many Christmas traditions in Mexico, from the food they eat to the parties that are thrown. Each region from Chiapas to Mexico City has something special to offer and will undoubtedly bring some holiday cheer into your life.

If you plan to spend Christmas in Mexico, check out my other articles on different aspects to help your travels here.

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Jake is a freelance writer from the United Kingdom who's currently living in Mexico. He graduated with a B.Sc from the University of Liverpool and now travels while incorporating his writing with voluntary work projects to help communities in need around the world. So far, he has visited over 20 countries in 6 different continents. You can find his real-time updates on his Instagram.

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🇪🇸✨ Planning a summer trip to Spain with kids? I lived in Spain for 7+ years (my husband is a Spaniard). Here are 10 tips to help your family to connect with local culture, and actually enjoy the heat, food, and fun — together. 📚 1. Give your kids cultural context
Read books or watch fun YouTube videos about flamenco, Gaudí, castles, or even Real Madrid vs Barça ⚽ — so they feel excited and involved. 🏞️ 2. Prepare for the heat Spain is experiencing a heat wave now, with temperatures above 46degC. Plan lots of pool time and downtime in the afternoons. 3. Trade tourist beaches for the mountains
Avoid packed coasts and head to the Pyrenees or Picos de Europa instead. 🏔️ Think hiking, rivers, cable cars, wildflowers — all cooler (literally and figuratively) and WAY less crowded. ⛺ 4. Try glamping or rural stays
Spain has amazing family-friendly glamping spots — think safari tents in the hills or cabins near rivers. 🌲 You’ll get nature, quiet nights, and kids can run wild without traffic or crowds. 🚂 5. Choose slower spots
Skip Barcelona and Madrid — they get ridiculously crowded in summer. Instead stay in small towns like Altea, Ronda, Cazorla, or Cadaqués. Easier to navigate, safer for kids, and rich in charm. 🌞 6. Embrace the pool + siesta combo
Book places with a pool 🏊‍♀️ and plan early outings. Siesta hours (2–5pm) are no joke — rest indoors, then head back out when the sun chills out. 📆 7. Check the local fiesta calendar
Spain = non-stop festivals. 🎉 Know what’s happening so you can either join the fun (like La Tomatina) or avoid being stuck in packed plazas with tired kids. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 8. Prep their taste buds early
Spanish food is incredible… but not always kid-approved at first glance. 🧄🍅 Serve tapas-style meals at home — like olives, tortilla, pan con tomate — so the flavors feel familiar when you arrive. More tips in the comments section below. ⬇️
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Lately I’ve received too many news of friends who have passed on way too early. The truth is, we don’t get to choose how much time we have on Earth — but we can choose how we spend it. ⏳💛 🗺️ You don’t have to travel to make the most out of your life. This is just a reminder to do the things that light up your heart and spend time with the people you love. ✨ Chase your dreams, NOW rather than later. Because life is too short to wait.
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Argentina marks a milestone for us — it’s Kaleya’s 60th country visited! 🇦🇷 It’s been a truly special trip for the whole family. Alberto and I first traveled Argentina 17 years ago as part of a 5-month South America backpacking trip and we fell in love with the country’s food, culture and landscape. 🥩 We’ve wanted to bring Kaleya for years, so it’s extra special to come back together as a family. P.S. we don’t travel to collect passport stamps but we do like keeping track of where we’ve been as a way to reflect and see how far we’ve come. 📋 👋🏻 Hi! I’m Nellie, a travel writer and I share all I’ve learned about digital nomad family travel here. So glad you’re here! 🌏 Digital nomad family | traveling with kids | worldschooling | family travels | family adventures | digital nomad family travel #familytravel #travelwithkids #adventurefamily #worldschooling
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Life has a funny way of making you miss the present. I’m always looking ahead and dreaming up the next idea, planning the next move. Rarely do I stop to take it all in and reflect on all the things we’ve accomplished and goals we’ve hit. 🎯 Moving to Mexico was once a dream for us, a departure from our grey gloomy days in Europe. It changed the way our family live. We’re outside more, together more. We traded stuff for time and we live more intentionally. ✨ But it’s almost time to leave Mexico, so I’m making the most of our time here to soak it all in. This is a reminder to enjoy the moment and be grateful for where you are. Don’t let life pass you by. #livinginmexico #digitalnomadlifestyle #mexpats #lifeinmexico #familytravel
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🇻🇳 If you’re traveling Vietnam with kids, don’t miss this underrated gem — Ninh Binh is Vietnam’s inland Ha Long Bay (but without the crowds or chaos!). 📍Just 1.5–2 hours south of Hanoi by train, car, or bus — it’s super easy to reach and perfect for spending some time in nature. Here’s your kid-friendly guide to exploring this magical region: 🛶 Tam Cốc Boat Ride – Glide through rice paddies and under caves with towering limestone cliffs around you. Boats are rowed by locals using their feet! Kids LOVE this. ⛰️ Hang Múa Viewpoint – 500 steps up, but older kids can totally do it! You’ll be rewarded with jaw-dropping views over the rivers and karst peaks. Kaleya loved the lotus flower gardens. 🪷 🦕 Trang An Grottoes – This was where they filmed “Kong: Skull Island”. The UNESCO site feels like a scene out of Jurassic Park. Peaceful, scenic, and a big hit with curious little explorers. 🐐 Hoa Lư Ancient Capital – Teach kids a little Vietnamese history where emperors once ruled. Wide open spaces for them to roam and learn. 🦜Thung Nham Bird Garden – Great for nature-loving families. Spot flocks of birds at sunset and explore hidden caves along the way. 🛏️ Where to Stay – Family-friendly homestays in Tam Cốc with rice field views, bikes to borrow, and home-cooked meals. Perfect for downtime after adventures. 🛵 Bonus Tip – Rent a scooter to weave around the rice paddies. Our family of 3 fit nicely into one scooter. It was our daughter’s favorite experience! 👋🏻 Hi! I’m Nellie, a travel writer and I share all I’ve learned about digital nomad family travel here. So glad you’re here! 🌏 Digital nomad family | traveling with kids | worldschooling | family travels | family adventures | digital nomad family travel #familytravel #travelwithkids #adventurefamily #worldschooling #familytravelvietnam #vietnamwithkids #digitalnomadfamily #worldschoolers
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“Is Pakistan really safe to visit? Isn’t it irresponsible to bring your kid there?!” 🇵🇰 Pakistan is a place I’d dreamt of traveling for years. I did the research and decided to finally visit with my family — and it turned out to be everything I’d imagined, and more. 📺 What you see on the news is never the whole picture — Pakistan is not a terrorist-filled war zone or a shell-shocked wasteland. 🏔️ As we discovered, Pakistan is a country power–packed with mountains more impressive than anything I’ve seen elsewhere. Landscapes here are of truly epic proportions, framed by dramatic valleys, crackling glaciers and dreamy waterfalls. People are incredibly warm, welcoming and kind. 🕊️ There are still security issues in more remote areas of the country, such as Balochistan, KPK and the Tribal Areas, but many parts of Pakistan are considered safe for locals and foreigners alike. So if you’re considering traveling Pakistan, take this as a sign to just GO! I highly recommend exploring with @hannanbalti, an experienced Gilgit guide who’s great with kids. 👋🏻 Hi! I’m Nellie, a travel writer and I share all I’ve learned about digital nomad family travel here. So glad you’re here! 🌏 Digital nomad family | traveling with kids | worldschooling | family travels | family adventures | digital nomad family travel #familytravel #travelwithkids #adventurefamily #worldschooling #travelpakistan #pakistanzindabad #visitpakistan #pakistandiaries #gilgitbaltistan #pakistanwithkids
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Traveling well is something kids aren’t born how to do — even we adults had to learn how to travel! 🧳 It’s a skill just like learning to read or ride a bike. It takes time and practice to master. Many moms tell me how lucky I am to have an easygoing kid who’s a great traveler. Truth is she’s had lots of practice! We’ve traveled with her since she was 5 months old and we haven’t stopped. I remember the days when she screamed her head off in the plane, refused to walk in the middle of the Costa Rican jungle and had a meltdown in a mosque. 😂 But we kept going and never gave up. The more we traveled, the better she got at traveling. She’s an incredible traveler now, always up for adventures and ready to try anything! So keep going, things will get easier!!! 👋🏻 Hi! I’m Nellie, a travel writer and I share all I’ve learned about digital nomad family travel here. So glad you’re here! 🌏 Digital nomad family | traveling with kids | worldschooling | family travels | family adventures | digital nomad family travel #familytravel #travelwithkids #adventurefamily #worldschooling
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This was the craziest thing I’ve ever done. 🤪 When I traveled New Zealand, I knew I had to do this canyon swing or I would totally regret it! It was such an epic experience thanks to the ridiculously fun crew at @shotovercanyonswing! They made me laugh, calmed my nerves and kept me safe (You can still see the look of fear in my face thou)! YOLO!!! So glad I did it. 🏔️ When I showed my kid this video, she went “I wanna do it too!” ☺️ That’s my girl! 👋🏻 Hi! I’m Nellie, a travel writer and I share all I’ve learned about digital nomad family travel here. So glad you’re here! 🌏 Digital nomad family | traveling with kids | worldschooling | family travels | family adventures | digital nomad family travel #familytravel #travelwithkids #shotovercanyonswing #newzealand #newzealandtravel
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“Move. As far as you can, as much as you can.” — Anthony Bourdain That’s why we’re moving again. After 4 amazing years in Mexico, we’re heading to South Africa. We want to show our kid what life is like when you step out of your comfort zone. To show her that the world is full of stories. 📚 
 That every culture has something to teach. 👩‍🏫
 That food is more than survival — it’s history, culture and love. ❤️ 
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