How to Plan Ahead for Day of the Dead Festivities
One of Mexico's most important annual festivals is Day of the Dead, celebrated on November 1st and 2nd. This article helps you to plan for the event
Religious Holidays in Mexico
Articles related to religious holidays in Mexico
Articles related to religious holidays in Mexico
Semana Santa: Mexico’s Easter Holiday in 2024
Easter Week is one of Mexico's important religious holidays and is also the most popular week of the year for family vacations in Mexico
Semana Santa — Tips for Traveling During Easter in Mexico
The two busiest times of the year for travel in Mexico are during Christmas and New Year, and Holy Week—that begins on the weekend of Palm Sunday
Mexican Party Foods at Christmas and Other Holidays
Mexico offers an abundance in choice of mouthwatering foods, some of which are associated with certain holidays, and especially with Christmas
Discovering the Charms of a Mexican Christmas Experience
The Christmas holiday season in Mexico is a time when friends, family, and traditions fuse together to create an atmosphere that is uniquely Mexican
A Politically Incorrect Christmas to You Too
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The History Surrounding Virgin Guadalupe and Juan Diego
December 12th, Día de Guadalupe, is one of Mexico’s most important religious events that also heralds the start of the holiday season in Mexico
Enjoying the Bread on Day of the Dead in Mexico
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
Discovering Cempaxochitl, Mexico’s Iconic Flower
The brightly-colored 'cempaxochitl' —marigold— flowers are are one of the iconic symbols that encircle Mexico’s Day of the Dead traditions
Bread and Other Offerings on Day of the Dead
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Celebrating Life on Day of the Dead in Mexico
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
Mi Calaverita: Mexico’s Trick or Treat Traditions
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