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On December 23 in Oaxaca, Mexico, the "Night of the Radishes" festival is celebrated. On this night:
D) Radish carvings of Nativity scenes are displayed
Oaxaca is famous for festivals. Radishes were introduced to Mexico by Spanish colonists, and the "Night of the Radishes"
festival dates from the mid-19th century. The large twisted radishes are carved to make elaborate figures and scenes from the Bible,
Aztec legends and history. The radishes are displayed in the town plaza, prizes are awarded, and the evening ends with a fireworks display. |
