December 16 is when Mexicans begin celebrating Las Posadas, which last for the 9 days before Christmas.
Disney has a pretty good description of the tradition, believe it or not, in the animated film The Three Caballeros:
The Spanish version of the film gives a better sense of the music of Las Posadas (0:35 to 1:50):
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Friday, December 16, 2011
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