Posadas

Posadas, re-enactments of the arrival of Joseph and Mary into Bethlehem, are a Christmas tradition in Mexico and are held from December 16th through the eve of December 24th.

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Three Kings Day

Three King’s Day, January 6th, is a popular Mexican holiday and traditionally when children in Mexico are given their Christmas gifts.

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Day of the Dead

Mexico’s Day of the Dead or Dia de los Muertos constitutes an important recognition and remembrance by the Mexican people of their recently and no-so-recently departed loved ones.

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Constitution Day, Mexico

Mexico has had several constitutions during the course of history since its independence from Spain in 1810. These are the Constitution of 1824, the Constitution of 1857 and the Constitution of 1917, which is currently in effect.

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Our Lady of Guadalupe

Mexico’s moved beloved holy personage and patron saint of the country. Her feast day falls on December 12th.

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Mexican Independence Day

Independence Day in Mexico falls on September 16th and is one of the country’s main patriotic holidays, or Fiestas Patrias. It is preceded on the eve of the holiday by the Grito de Dolores.

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Mexican Flag and Flag Day

The configuration, meaning and evolution of Mexico’s tricolor flag

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