Robin Dodge News Today

Its uncommon for the two holidays to fall on the same day but not unheard of — it happened last in 2018 and will take place again in 2029.

For decades, Betty Montoya’s house in Santa Fe was full of people, music, food and love on Christmas Day. Family members, in-laws, in-laws of in-laws and others would gather for a celebratory feast and music fest, with folk songs, holiday tunes and, of course, “ Feliz Navidad.” Often, the group would number 100 or more. “It’s maddening,” said Montoya, a native Santa Fean and retired teacher. “Some of them would end up on the patio where we had an outdoor firep...