Holidays

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Day of the Dead El Dia de Muertos

May2022-09-19T18:51:48+00:00Culture & Traditions, Day of the Dead, Holidays|

Day of the Dead: Celebration, History & Origins Who celebrates the Day of the Dead? From pre-Columbian times, El Día de los Muertos, the Day ...

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Mexican Independence Day 16 de Septiembre

May2022-09-16T20:22:33+00:00Holidays, September 16 Mexican Independence|

El Grito every 16th of September is the Mexican Fiesta par excellence! On this day Mexicans all over the world ...

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The Piñata

May2022-06-06T13:46:13+00:00Arts, Christmas Navidad, Culture & Traditions, Holidays|

Spanish When the first missionaries arrived in Mexico, they were faced with a very different way of life than the one they were used to.  The ...

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Hispanic Heritage Month

May2022-09-19T19:25:14+00:00HISTORY, Holidays, Reference & History|

Every year in the US, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15.  Hispanic Heritage Month was established in 1968 and proclaimed ...

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The Legend of the Foundation of Tenochtitlan

May2022-09-20T16:30:22+00:00February 24 Flag Day, HISTORY, Myths & Legends|

The Legend of Tenochtitlan tells the story of how the Aztecs built their impressive city. This city is now Mexico City.   One of the ...

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Cinco de Mayo Facts

May2022-05-01T10:55:47+00:00Cinco de Mayo, HISTORY, Holidays, Reference & History|

  1.   Cinco de Mayo is not Mexico’s Independence Day.   2.   Cinco de Mayo is celebrated every May 5 to observe the Battle of ...

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General Ignacio Zaragoza: Cinco de Mayo Hero

May2022-04-30T09:28:36+00:00Cinco de Mayo, HEROES & HEROINES, HISTORY, Reference & History|

Spanish Cinco de Mayo Hero When "Cinco de Mayo" is mentioned in Mexico, one of the most symbolic battles in the Mexican collective unconscious immediately ...

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Cinco de Mayo

May2022-08-05T21:58:18+00:00Cinco de Mayo, HISTORY, Holidays, Reference & History|

by May Herz ¡Viva México! ¡Viva México! ¡Viva México! Mexicans are truly festive; any excuse gives way for a celebration! But the most important and ...

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Tequila The Landscape, History & Taste of Mexico

May2022-02-27T03:37:43+00:00Cinco de Mayo, Food, Mexican Revolution, September 16 Mexican Independence|

Spanish The Essence of Tequila Tequila is the national drink of Mexico and is certainly one of the most popular spirit beverages in the world. ...

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Semana Santa, Holy Week in Mexico

May2022-09-25T22:22:41+00:00Culture & Traditions, Easter in Mexico Semana Santa, Holidays|

  The passion play of Iztapalapa which takes place every year during the Holy Week is one of the most popular and most important religious celebrations ...

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