Follows an Hispanic American family in a small New Mexican community as they prepare for and celebrate the nine-day religious festival which occurs just before Christmas.

Briefly introduces Hispanic Americans and discusses nine Hispanic holidays. Includes instructions for making a piñata.

The author describes, in bilingual text and illustrations, her experiences growing up in a Hispanic community in Texas.

Captures the spirit of four fiestas, Day of the Dead, Las Posadas, journey of Mary and Joseph and the dances of the Matachines