Noche Buena

The zócalo is lined with poinsettias, which are called Noche Buena. There is a delicious seasonal beer called Noche Buena, which has a picture of a poinsettia on the label. Christmas Eve is Noche Buena, and just wait till you see what they do here on that night...!
December is truly a magical month in Oaxaca, and it has nothing to do with shopping.