1. The Pueblo Revolt of 1680 - On December 25, 1680, the Pueblo Indians in New Mexico launched a revolt against Spanish colonial rule. Led by Popé, a Pueblo religious leader, the revolt resulted in the expulsion of the Spanish from the region for over a decade.

2. New Mexico becomes a state - On December 25, 1912, President William Howard Taft signed the proclamation admitting New Mexico as the 47th state of the United States. The state had been a territory since the end of the Mexican-American War in 1848.

3. Los Posadas - A tradition unique to New Mexico, Los Posadas is a religious procession that takes place on December 24-25. It reenacts the journey of Mary and Joseph as they searched for a place to stay before the birth of Jesus. The procession involves singing, candles, and the breaking of piñatas.

4. Famous New Mexicans born on December 25 - Several notable New Mexicans were born on December 25, including former governor and senator Bruce King, football player Zach Ertz, and artist Georgia O'Keeffe.

5. Christmas in New Mexico - Christmas celebrations in New Mexico are a unique blend of Christian and Native American traditions. Many communities hold posadas, enchilada dinners, and luminaria displays. The Navajo Nation also celebrates Ya'at'eeh Keshmish, a holiday that combines elements of Christmas and Navajo culture.