Mexico is a Catholic country. Therefore, the main holiday for Mexicans is Christmas (December 25). Nevertheless, the New Year is celebrated here fun, colorful and, interestingly, for a long time - as much as 9 days. The New Year itself is celebrated both in the family circle and with friends. A week before his offensive, a kind of pre-holiday rehearsal is being held. At the same time, they can not go to work for two weeks, starting from the middle of December. The closer to the holiday - the more carnivals are held in the country.

It is believed that it is from here that the tradition has gone to eat 12 grapes during the battle of the chimes: with each stroke and every eaten berry you need to make a wish.