Christmas Dances At Some Of The Pueblos In New Mexico

December 24

Ohkay Owingeh (San Juan) – dances

Picuris – Christmas Eve dances

San Felipe – dances after midnight Mass

Sandia – dances after midnight Mass

Santo Domingo – dances after midnight Mass

Tesuque – dances

Zia – dances after midnight Mass

December 24- 28

Acoma – Christmas Celebration, Mass and dances

December 25

Cochiti – dances after midnight Mass

Picuris – Matachines dance

San Ildefonso – various dances

Santa Ana – dances

Santa Clara – dances

Taos – dances

Okay Owingay – Turtle Dance

December 26-28

Santo Domingo – Corn Dance

December 28

Santa Clara – children’s dances

There may be others that I am not aware of but that is a pretty good run down of the activities in the various Pueblos in New Mexico. Zuni has Shalako Dances but I am unaware of the date.

Remember some common courtesy things when in any Pueblo. Don’t take pictures, don’t drink and don’t bring alcohol or drugs with you. If invited to eat at someone’s house be polite, eat and get up from the table so others can eat. Don’t offer to pay for the meal. Don’t bother any of the possessions in the house. Thank you always works. Dress warmly as it can be quite cold. Here is a better list of do’s and dont’s.

Have fun!