Free Christmas In Mexico Worksheet

Bring the magic of a Mexican Christmas into your holiday learning with our Christmas in Mexico worksheet!

This simple, hands-on activity invites kids to discover Mexican holiday traditions, from festive foods to beloved customs like Las Posadas.

These free printable Christmas activities add a fun, cultural twist to the season, making it easy to explore how families in Mexico celebrate together.

Perfect for curious kids and anyone interested in holiday traditions around the world.

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Christmas in Mexico coloring pages

Explore six festive free coloring pages that bring Mexican Christmas traditions to life! From holiday phrases in Spanish to the lively Las Posadas celebration, these activities offer a rich cultural journey for kids.

The Three Kings (Los Tres Reyes Magos)

Central to Mexican Christmas celebrations, the Three Kings, known as Los Tres Reyes Magos, arrive on January 6th, bringing gifts to children in honor of the Wise Men who visited baby Jesus.

Kids will enjoy learning about this special day, which concludes the Christmas season in Mexico.

Traditional Mexican Christmas foods

Mexican Christmas dishes are full of flavor and tradition:

• Buñuelos: Crispy, deep-fried dough sprinkled with cinnamon and sugar, often enjoyed as a holiday treat.
• Tamales: A beloved dish made of masa filled with meats, cheeses, or vegetables, wrapped in corn husks, and steamed. Tamales are a central part of festive gatherings.
• Ponche: A warm, fruity punch served during holiday celebrations. Made with fruits like tejocotes, sugar cane, and cinnamon, it’s a cozy treat for the winter season.
• Rosca de Reyes: This sweet bread, topped with candied fruit and containing hidden figurines, is enjoyed on January 6th to celebrate Three Kings’ Day, bringing friends and family together.

Pinata traditions

In Mexico, piñatas add joy and excitement to Christmas gatherings.

Filled with candies, fruits, and small toys, these star-shaped piñatas are broken open by blindfolded children as traditional songs are sung.

This tradition, symbolizing the triumph of good over evil, brings everyone together in celebration.

New Year’s grapes tradition

On New Year’s Eve, it’s a fun tradition to eat twelve grapes at midnight, one for each month of the coming year, with a wish for each grape.

This tradition, shared across Spanish-speaking countries, is believed to bring luck and prosperity in the new year.

Celebrating Día de Reyes

Children in Mexico leave their shoes out on the night of January 5th in anticipation of gifts from the Three Kings, who arrive on January 6th.

This beloved custom, known as Día de Reyes, is celebrated with joy and excitement, closing the holiday season with one last celebration.

Have fun with our free Christmas around the world coloring sheets too!

Learn to say Merry Christmas in Spanish

Wrap up your Mexican Christmas exploration by learning to say “Merry Christmas” in Spanish—Feliz Navidad!

Christmas books with a Mexican theme

Introduce young readers to the warmth and joy of Mexican holiday traditions through these engaging Christmas themed books.

Perfect for elementary-grade kids, these stories provide a meaningful look at family, culture, and holiday celebrations in Mexico.

1. Too Many Tamales by Gary Soto. This heartwarming story follows Maria as she helps her family prepare tamales for Christmas, only to lose her mother’s ring in the masa (dough). It’s a tale of family, tradition, and the importance of honesty.
2. Nine Days to Christmas: A Story of Mexico by Marie Hall Ets. A charming children’s book that follows young Ceci as she eagerly counts down the days to Christmas while embracing the festive traditions of Mexico.
3. The Christmas Gift: El regalo de Navidad by Francisco Jiménez. This bilingual book explores the immigrant experience through the eyes of a young boy named Roberto, who receives a special Christmas gift from his parents.

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Last Updated on 4 November 2024 by Clare Brown