And with a bang, residents of Oaxaca, Mexico kick off their Christmas season with their annual tradition: "Radish Night."<br/> <br />In front of the city's church, thousands come out to celebrate the "roots" of Christmas with radishes sculpted into art.<br/> <br />The festival combines traditional folk art and agriculture with figures from the nativity scene and teh last supper.<br/> <br />Radish sculptor Carlos Eduardo Luria says they keep it simple using only wooden sticks and a local plant common to Oaxaca.<br/> <br />(SOUNDBITE) (Spanish) RADISH SCULPTOR, CARLOS EDUARDO LURIA, SAYING:<br/> <br />"The use of glue is not allowed, nor is adhesive or wire, things which are not natural or ecological so that's why reed is used to keep pieces together."<br/> <br />From humble beginnings in indigenous agriculture, the tradition has since expanded into a colorful festival and attracts visitors from all over the world.<br/> <br />(SOUNDBITE) (English) AMERICAN TOURIST, RUSSELL, SAYING:<br/> <br />"It's just the most wonderful visi
