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Although New Mexico is usually thought of as a top summer vacation destination, it also makes Christmas bright with thousands of "luminarias" (in Santa Fe, farolitos) that quite literally light up the season.

Epecially in northern New Mexico, luminarias help to light the way for Las Posadas ("the lodgings"), a nine-day Christmas celebration that reenacts Mary and Joseph's search for shelter in Bethlehem.

The Las Posadas tradition, which has its roots in Mexico, usually begins with a devout procession and ends in lots of music and holiday feasting ...

River of Lights - Rio Grande Botanic Garden - Enjoy thousands of twinkling lights and holiday displays at Albuquerque's dazzling walk-through light show, with information on dates and times, admission fees.

Christmas in Santa Fe - What's happening around town for the holidays including information on Los Pasados celebrations, the winter Spanish market, Christmas at the Palace, and more.

Winter Spanish Market - Unique & traditional arts & crafts on display during the annual event at Santa Fe's Museum of Spanish Colonial Art.

Santa Fe Southern Railroad Christmas Trains - Ride through the scenic New Mexico countryside on board the Polar Express and other holiday theme excursions scheduled throughout December.

Holiday Fiesta at the Millicent Rogers Museum - Take in all the color and celebration at the annual Taos event featuring a visit by Santa, kids craft activites and holiday music.

Lighting of Ledoux Street - There's Christmas magic afoot as this historic Taos street is illuminated with hundreds of farolitos and luminarias centering around the Harwood Museum and surrounding shops in a traditional holiday night out.

Nancy's Fiery Fare - Christmas Eve in New Mexico - Nice reminiscence by an Albuquerque resident with historical details and modern day traditions of Christmas luminarias, plus complete recipes and instructions for making an authentic New Mexican Christmas Eve dinner.

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