You have recently moved and are spending your first Christmas in Latin America. As the month of December approaches, you hear more and more about posadas, parrandas, novenas, and villancicos. “This is strange,” you think, “why are people talking more about this than Santa Claus?” Then one fateful afternoon, you are invited to join a group of celebrators. “It’s similar to Christmas caroling,” they tell you. Eager to learn about these exciting events, you accept the offer. Your friends put you on the list of houses to visit, but now you must research and organize your part in the festivities. Don’t wait until the last minute to get started; you never know when your friends will show up at your house ready to celebrate!