Celebrating Christmas The San Miguel Way by Natalie Taylor

Published December 17, 2024

By Natalie Taylor.

When we speak of the Christmas season in San Miguel, forget 12 days, the season lasts a total of 52 days! It all begins with the feast of the Virgin of Guadalupe, from December 12th through the 16th. The day before, a banner of the virgin is placed before the Parroquia and that evening, people gather before the image to sing the traditional mañanitas. Fireworks go through the night. After December 16th, the celebration changes its focus toward the birth of Jesus. Nativity scenes are placed in public places and in private homes. The next nine days have a number of traditional events.

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