Describes the cultures of Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, and Guatemala and gives instructions for projects that introduce local crafts of each country.

Follows a 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.

When they move to a new village, Ray and Amelia discover the old New Mexico tradition of "los abuelos" that involves village men dressing up in frightening old men costumes and descending upon the local children, asking if they have been good or bad.