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
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.
Want to explore more traditions? Grab our free Christmas Around the World coloring pages next!
Feliz Navidad
Wrap up your Mexican Christmas exploration by learning to say “Merry Christmas” in Spanish, Feliz Navidad!
Christmas in Mexico Books for Kids
If you’re adding books to your Christmas Around the World plans, these stories are a lovely way to introduce Mexican holiday traditions. They’ve helped bring some of the customs we read about in the worksheet to life, especially for younger kids who connect more through stories.
- Too Many Tamales by Gary Soto. Maria is helping her family make tamales for Christmas when she realizes she’s lost her mother’s ring, in the dough. It’s a sweet and funny story about tradition, family, and telling the truth.
- Nine Days to Christmas: A Story of Mexico by Marie Hall Ets. This classic picture book follows young Ceci as she prepares for her first posada. The illustrations and details really capture the excitement of the season in Mexico.
- The Christmas Gift: El regalo de Navidad by Francisco Jiménez. Told in both English and Spanish, this quiet, moving story follows a young boy whose family can’t afford presents, but what he receives means more than he expected. A touching look at Christmas through a different lens.
More Christmas Around the World Printables
If you’re exploring how different countries celebrate the holidays, these printable activities pair well with the Christmas in Mexico worksheet:
- Learn about La Befana and traditional Italian sweets with our Christmas in Italy worksheet.
- Discover how Saint Nicholas Day is celebrated with our Christmas in Germany printables.
- Add a global touch to your December plans with our Christmas around the world worksheets.
These are an easy way to mix culture and creativity into your holiday lessons.
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Last Updated on 21 July 2025 by Clare Brown
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