Ensalada de noche buena.
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The colors of this salad make it a good christmas food. It normally consists of beets and lettuce. The other main ingredients are apple, orange, pineapple, carrot, jicama, pecans or peanuts. Sometimes garnished with pomegranate seeds.

Tamales
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Tamales are cornmeal dumplings. They can have several different fillings. They are wrapped in corn husks and steamed. It usually takes a long time to make and that's why it is made on Christmas.

La entrada.

La guarnición

El postre

Churros
-------------------------------------These fritters are common in fiestas. They contain flour, sugar, and they are fried. They are also good dipped in chocolate.