DISTINCTIVE LIFESTYLE Christmas in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico Photographs by Ian Gough of San Miguel de Allende San Miguel de Allende is coming alive with holiday decorations. Everywhere you wander, the spirit of the season embraces you. We are just days away from Christmas. Each morning, gratitude fills my heart for the gift of living in such a beautiful place, and a quiet, calm settles gently into my soul. Christmas in San Miguel de Allende is magical, colorful, and a faith-filled celebration rich with cherished traditions. The entire town joins in the festivities, creating a shared spirit of joy and reverence. As a UNESCO World Heritage city, San Miguel becomes especially enchanting during the holidays, allowing you to truly feel the heart and spirit of Christmas. Living here for the past two and a half years has been deeply transformative for me. I’ve experienced a level of personal growth I had never known before. I feel alive, inspired, and creatively renewed, forming ne...