Mexican Festivals and Holidays You Need to Know About
Mexico is famous for its colorful and culturally-rich celebrations of festivals and holidays, with some of it also being celebrated in different parts of the world such as the celebration of Cinco de Mayo. Cinco de Mayo is mostly celebrated in the Mexican state of Puebla to commemorate the victory of Mexican soldiers in the Battle of Puebla.
The Mexican's way of celebrating their festivals and holidays are arranged in a way to capture an international crowd. When everything gets back to normal, and the coronavirus gets under control by the world, you can try to visit these festivals and celebrations of holidays in Mexico. Experience the rich and family-centered culture of Mexican by having an understanding of the following holidays and festivals celebrated by Mexicans:
Mexico's Independence Day
The independence day of Mexico is Diez y Seis, and it is celebrated every September 16. The date marks the day Father Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla inspired Mexicans to go against the Spanish rulers in 1810.
According to an article, Mexicans celebrate the country's Independence Day with food, fiestas, music, ad dance. Also, most of the government offices, schools, and companies postpone work on that day to celebrate. During this time, the colors and decorations of the flag of Mexico can be observed in every corner of Mexican cities.
Three Kings Day Celebration
Three King's Day is also called Dia de Los Reyes Magos. This event is a family-centered event where family members give gifts to each other and eat a large meal. During this time, families will also be serving a cake called the king's loaf as the centerpiece of the table.
Mexico's Christmas Season
According to an article, the Christmas season in Mexico is observed from December 12 to January 6 every year. From December 16 to December 24, Mexican children can be seen portraying the event where Joseph and Mary seek for shelter.
In Mexican tradition, children typically receive their gifts on Three Kings Day. However, some of the European and U.S. traditions had affected the country's celebration and influencing the date when children receive their gifts, says an article.
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Day of the Dead
The Day of the Dead is also known as Dia de Todos Los Santos or Dia de Muertos. This is one of the country's largest celebrations. It is the time where families come to visit the graves of their deceased loved ones to honor and respect them. This occasion is celebrated on November 2, a day after All Saints' Day is celebrated where patron saints and deceased children are honored and remembered.
That means that on November 1, the deceased children in the family are honored. On the next day, November 2, the death of the older members of the family are observed. During both periods, families would bring out the photos of their deceased loved ones together with other memorabilia. Also, the entire family offers the deceased loved oned with food and prayers.