Religious Holidays in Mexico

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

Corn dough tamales are variously flavored, wrapped and steamed in corn husks or leaves, and carry an important role in Mexican history and food culture

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

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

Mexico offers an abundance in choice of mouthwatering foods, some of which are associated with certain holidays, and especially with Christmas

The Christmas holiday season in Mexico is a time when friends, family, and traditions fuse together to create an atmosphere that is uniquely Mexican

Mexico has always been a country to assimilate foreign things without giving up its own identity, often putting a particularly Mexican stamp on them

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

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

An important tradition of Day of the Dead is the creation of an "ofrenda" that usually manifests as an altar in family homes

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