Ciao Readers! Today I thought I’d wish you happy holidays with uniquely New Mexico holiday traditions….I’m guessing we are the only state that has these things, but if I’m wrong, let me know! Whatever and however you celebrate, I hope it is joyful and peaceful!

Below are 1) some of the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center’s entries in their pueblo gingerbread house contest, 2) the annual highway-side Tumbleweed Snowman put up by the Albuquerque Flood Control Authority, and 3) the yearly hot-air balloon menorah sponsored by Chabad of New Mexico. Merry Merry!!!