Public Holidays in Mexico

An insightful book that shares a portrayal of what it was like among the ragtag armies of rebels during Mexico's turbulent revolutionary period

In the autumn you can enjoy "Pan de Muerto" —Bread of the Dead— a delicious and integral part of Day of the Dead traditions in Mexico

The brightly-colored 'cempaxochitl' —marigold— flowers are one of the iconic symbols that encircle Mexico’s Day of the Dead traditions

Day of the Dead —that is a celebration of the continuity of life— is one of Mexico's most important religious holidays, celebrated in November each year

Discover how Mexican culture has assimilated the Halloween custom of trick-or-treating into its own Day of the Dead traditions

Independence Day on September 16 —marking events that led to the creation of the Mexican Republic— is the most widely celebrated of Mexico's political holidays

Mexico celebrates its Independence in September—when streets, buildings and establishments get dressed in the country's national colors of green, white and red

Something quite remarkable happens in Mexico City during Easter Week

2017 is the 100th anniversary of Mexico's 1917 Constitution, drawn up toward the end of the revolution

This guide gives and overview and introduction to Mexico's modern-day society and cultural norms

How the Mexican tradition of the "puente" is capable of withstanding the modern industrialized bank holiday Monday

On September 16, 1810, Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla freed the prisoners in the town of Dolores who had been locked up by the Spanish authorities and called on the...