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"Christmas is celebrated all around the world. But celebrations in Latin America and in Hispanic communities have their own special traditions. . . . Photographs allow readers to be transported to Christmas scenes in Latin America, and . . . text allows them to explore new customs"--Provided by publisher.

Examines how Christmas is celebrated in the Latin American culture, describing various traditions and festivities, such as Las Posadas--which celebrates Mary and Joseph's search for shelter--and Los Tres Reyes Magos--which celebrates the three wise men.

Twenty-five celebrated Latino writers delight and move us with their recollections of Christmas in this holiday extravaganza. From Julia Alvarez's tale of how Santiclo delivered a beloved uncle from political oppression to Junot Diaz's story of his own uneasy assimilation on his first Christmas in America, to Sandra Cisneros's poignant memories of her late father's holiday dinners, Las Christmas gives us true stories from writers of many traditions...