As I have mentioned before, one of my nieces and her husband live in Guadalajara, capital city of the Mexican state of Jalisco. She just shared with me a photo of their Christmas tree, all decorated with Mexican crafts (detail in the photo above):
Presents are wrapped and neatly placed under the tree, and its top finished with the unction of El Ojo de Dios, the symbol of God’s Eye of the Huichol peoples in the Mexican state of Nayarit. My niece’s in-laws, as well as my sister, brother in-law, nephew, and new niece in-law are all going there for Christmas. Here in Canada, the government has issued an advisory against international travelling, due to COVID19, so no hope for me to join them, but I wanted to imagine how it would be to plan a holiday menu to go with my niece’s decorations, a selection of traditional beverages (two of them with Tequila, of course!), and food from Jalisco (click on pictures for full stories and printable recipes):
A Holiday Menu from Jalisco
Drinks and Beverages
Appetizers
Main Dish and Toppings
Dessert
Coffee, Tea
My husband, and I will be driving with our dog to spend Christmas in Toronto; our two daughters are living there for now, and my in-laws will be happy to have everyone together, since last year indoor events were banned due to the pandemic. This year, the limit is ten people, so our gathering will not be illicit; counting my younger daughter’s boyfriend, only seven humans and one dog.
I would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone who kindly reads my posts, and their loved ones, the best time ever; whether celebrating Christmas, or Kwanzaa, already celebrated a major holiday, or observe none, please receive my most sincere wishes for love, peace and, especially during these trying times, lots of health!
I am joining Fiesta Friday #412 with Angie @ Fiesta Friday.
I am also sharing my recipe at What’s for Dinner? Sunday Link-Up #347 with Helen @ The Lazy Gastronome.
My Slice of Mexico 
Merry Christmas, Irene! Save me some dessert! 🎄
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Drop by anytime, Lois, Merry Christmas!
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Irene, am loving the bright colors on your niece’s tree! So happy for you that your family will be getting together for the holiday gathering. The menu you have laid out in pictures has my mouth watering. Happy Holidays to You and Yours.
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Thank you so much, MsJadeLi! My best wishes for you and your loved ones, too!
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❤ 🙂
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Have a wonderful Christmas! I love that gorgeous tree and hopefully next year we can be free to travel more 🎄💕
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Thank you, Paula; yes, let’s hope for a safer planet!
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BEAUTIFUL!
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Thank you!
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Have a yummy Christmas Irene. Was waiting for your foodie post. Thanks for joining in 🙂 🙂
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Thank you, Brian, and thank you for hosting, Merry Christmas!
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That is a gorgeous tree and stunning Ojo de Dios! Enjoy your Christmas gathering with family and be safe while traveling.
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Thank you, Eilene, all the best for you and your family, too!
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Best Wishes! Love the colourful tree & menu items to go with.
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Thank you, Sue, best wishes for you and your family, too!
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¡Feliz Navidad! I really like the Christmas tree decorated with Mexican crafts and symbolic meaning to the Huichol peoples. My grandmother was from Jalisco and some of these recipes remind me of the dishes she used to make 😊
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¡Muchas gracias, Feliz Navidad!
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