FEAST DAYS / DANCES
December 2025
Pueblo of Pojoaque Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe Feast Day Eve
Vespers, Procession and Dances evening , usually begins around 6 pm. At the Pueblo’s Plaza (Near the Tribal Council Chambers & Early Childhood Center) Always Call the Pueblo to confirm Dances and times. For Hours and Information about how best to honor the community’s religious and cultural practices while in their home check https://pojoaque.org/visit/arts-culture/
Pueblo of Pojoaque Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe Feast Day
Mass, Various dances possibly including Bow and Arrow, Comanche and Buffalo Dance At the Pueblo’s Plaza (Near the Tribal Council Chambers & Early Childhood Center) Always Call the Pueblo to confirm Dances and times. For Hours and Information about how best to honor the community’s religious and cultural practices while in their home check https://pojoaque.org/visit/arts-culture/
Nanbé Owingeh Pueblo (formerly the Pueblo of Nambe), Buffalo Dance After Mass
Christmas Eve Mass will be at the San Francisco de Asis Church at a time to be determined, followed by the Buffalo Dance Always Call the Pueblo to confirm Dances and times. For Hours and Information about how best to honor the community’s religious and cultural practices while in their home check https://www.nambepueblo.org/visitors-nambe-pueblo/
Ohkay Owingeh Sundown Torchlight Procession of the Virgin Vespers, Mass Procession
Matachines Dance and various other dances take place before and after the Sunset Procession and Mass. Always Call the Pueblo to confirm Dances and times. For Hours and Information about how best to honor the community’s religious and cultural practices while in their home check https://ohkay.org/home/#
Pueblo of San Felipe Christmas Eve Dances after Midnight Mass
After Midnight Mass there are normally various dances and it is one of the few times this very conservative Pueblo welcomes visitors. Always Call the Pueblo to confirm Dances and times. For Hours and Information about how best to honor the community’s religious and cultural practices while in their home check https://sfpueblo.com/events
Taos Pueblo Christmas Eve Procession of the Virgin Mary
Mass will start at 5 pm (approximately), procession proceeds after mass, as well as the burning of the bonfires, lasting 2 hours or so. Parking is limited, showing up early would be ideal, dress warm! (FREE ADMISSION after a designated time) Please keep in mind there is no guaranteed handicap parking. For Hours and information […]
Pueblo of Laguna Christmas Eve Mass and Dances
10 PM Mass followed by various dances at St. Joseph’s Mission in Old Laguna. Always Call the Pueblo to confirm Dances and times. For Hours and Information about how best to honor the community’s religious and cultural practices while in their home check https://www.newmexico.org/native-culture/native-communities/laguna-pueblo/
Taos Pueblo Christmas Day Dances
Christmas, Deer or Matachina Dance– Dependent on which dance here is the tentative schedule: Deer dance will start at 1 pm (approximately), lasting all afternoon. Matachina dance will start at 11 am (approximately), lasting all day. (FREE ADMISSION) Again, no cellphones or recording devices allowed during this time. Taos Pueblo has a strict confiscation NO […]
Pueblo of Picuris Christmas Celebration and Matachines
Following Christmas Day Mass, Matachines Dance. Always Call the Pueblo to confirm Dances and times. For Hours and Information about how best to honor the community’s religious and cultural practices while in their home check https://www.visitpicuris.com/winter-festivities
Ohkay Owingeh Various Dances After Christmas Morning Mass
Various Dances Always Call the Pueblo to confirm Dances and times. F or Hours and Information about how best to honor the community’s religious and cultural practices while in their home check https://ohkay.org/home/#
Ohkay Owingeh: Turtle Dance
Beginning mid-morning – and Dances go on all day Always Call the Pueblo to confirm Dances and times. For Hours and Information about how best to honor the community’s religious and cultural practices while in their home check https://ohkay.org/home/#
Pueblo of Picuris Holy Innocents Day
A Celebration featuring dances performed by the children of the Pueblo Generally an all-day event, consult Pueblo of Picuris opening times. Always Call the Pueblo to confirm Dances and times. For Hours and Information about how best to honor the community’s religious and cultural practices while in their home check https://www.visitpicuris.com/winter-festivities
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