Christmas in Mexico the Xochimilco borough of Mexico City, January 6 is important as the day that the best known Child Jesus image, the Niñopa, changes “hosts” or the family that will take care of the over 400-year-old image for the year. In the Nativitas section of the borough, there is a parade of the Wise Men, sometimes with real camels. Christmas in Mexico Christmas in Mexico is celebrated during a season that begins near December 12 to January 6, candlemas on February 2. During this entire time, one can see nativity scenes, poinsettias and Christmas shoes. The season begins with celebrations related
Blooming Grove, New York The Town of Blooming Grove was formed from the Town of Cornwall in 1799. In 1830, the Town of Hamptonburgh was established from part of Blooming Grove. Another part of Blooming Grove was taken to form the Town of Chester in 1845. Andrew Jackson Davis, the "Poughkeepsie Seer", was born in Blooming Grove in 1826. The Brotherhood Winery in Washingtonville is the oldest continuously operating winery in the United States, having been established in 1839. As of July 2006, legislation has been passed in order to incorporate a southern portion of the town into a separate community known as South