July 22nd, 2008
The Christmas holiday celebration begins in Mexico on December 16 with nine days of “posadas,” processions that re-enact the nativity scene. These usually include “Mary” on a burro, led by “Joseph” and followed by a host of pilgrims. Afterwards, there’s a celebration, complete with food, music, and “pinatas” filled with candy and other goodies.
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May 5th, 2008
Today is Cinco de Mayo, the holiday that celebrates Mexico’s victory in the Battle of Puebla–a turning point in the war for Mexican Independence. Ironically, the holiday is celebrated more in the United States than in most parts of Mexico. (The town of Puebla does have an annual pagent.)
But, maybe it’s not so odd. […]
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May 3rd, 2008
May 3 is Dia de la Cruz (Day of the Holy Cross) in Mexico and some other Latin American countries. Until 1960, this was an official day in the Catholic Church. That year, Pope John XXIII removed it from the liturgical calendar (as there is another Holy Cross feast day in September).
In Mexico, however, the […]
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April 24th, 2008
Cinco de Mayo (May 5th), the Mexican holiday the celebrates that country’s victory in the Battle of Puebla–a turning point in the war for Mexican Independence–is one of my favorite holidays. It comes at a time when the Midwest is just emerging from winter and the vibrant colors, flavors, and music of Mexico seem to […]
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April 10th, 2008
Cinco de Mayo (May 5th) is just around the corner. That’s the day that Mexicans celebrate their victory in the Battle of Puebla, a turning point in the war for Mexican Independence. In the United States, Cinco de Mayo has come to be a day to celebrate Mexican culture, language, and most of all, food.
The […]
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February 24th, 2008
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February 24 is Flag Day, or Dia de la Bandera, in Mexico. A public holiday since 1937, the day is marked by the displaying of the Mexican flag, public ceremonies, and honoring the nation’s fallen heroes.
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