What’s to eat in Mexico over Christmastime?
Food is an integral part of Mexican Christmas celebrations.
There are many traditional meals made during the festivities that everyone visiting Mexico should try at least once.
Tamales
Tamales are a special Christmas food in Mexico, but they’re also eaten throughout the year.
Bacalao
Bacalao is dried, salted codfish that is found all over Mexico during the festive season.
While the dish originated in Europe, it’s become a staple in traditional Mexican Christmas feasts.
Buñuelos
Buñuelos are crispy fried fritters sprinkled with sugar – or slathered in syrup – and are usually served with a hot drink.
After finishing the treat, it’s tradition to make a wish and throw your plate on the ground!
Pozole
Pozole is a soup made with pork or chicken.
Over Christmastime, it’s cooked in large batches, making it a firm favourite for Christmas Eve dinners for big families – which is a big part of Christmas celebrations in Mexico.
Ensalada de Nochebuena
Ensalada de Nochebuena is a Christmas salad served during Christmas Eve dinner in Mexico.
It’s made from a variety of vegetables and fruits (depending on the chef), but usually includes lettuce, beetroot, carrot, pineapple, pecans and pomegranate seeds.
Ponche Navideño
Ponche Navideño is a hot fruit punch traditionally served during Christmas celebrations.
It’s made from tejocotes – an orange-like fruit, guavas and apples, and flavoured with cinnamon and piloncillo – unrefined cane sugar.
Christmas volunteering in Mexico
For a meaningful Christmas experience, you could volunteer in Mexico during the festive period.
Not only will you make an impact over the season of giving, you’ll get to learn about Mexico’s Christmas traditions in their country of origin!
