Christmas in Mexico

Compound sentences

• Christmas Eve is known as "Noche Buena" and Candlemas is the end of Christmas season.
• The Mexican children sing "Feliz Navidad" or sing " Pasterola."

compound sentences

• Mexico has many celebrations like the U.S., yet they are not all similar.
• Mexico celebrates Christmas like the U.S., but Mexico celebrates in different ways.

complex sentences

• Although there are many big cities, Mexico City is the capital and is the largest.
• Mass of the Rooster is a midnight celebration which started because the rooster crowed at midnight when Jesus was born.

complex sentences

• Whenever the pinata breaks, the children get treats.
• Families and friends gather together so that everyone can make a grand possession to the church for Mass.

complex sentences

• After Mexican children place a written request in their shoes, they receive their gifts on January 6th the Day of the Holy Kings.
• While only made of old beer bottles, the largest ornament ever made is still very beautiful.