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Christmas in Mexico: Navidad en Mexico, a resource page by Index Page

Posadas, Pastorelas And Nacimientos. Few North Americans recognize that the roots of these treasured “Christmas” traditions were active long before the birth of Christ. In fact, most evolved from pagan winter solstice rituals of the Celts, Druids, Scandinavians and indigenous groups, and the much older Jewish Festival of Lights. While the most beloved Mexican Christmas traditions are firmly based on the birth of Christ, the timing of the celebration coincides with Mexico’s ancient worship of the sun. During the nine darkest days of winter, the Aztecs celebrated the God of the Sun, pleading for his return and praising both the Sun and his virgin mother goddess. read more
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Fiesta and Traditions

Planning your Business or Pleasure Trip? Look at: Mexico Connect Fiesta & Holiday Calendar The People The Huichol Index - Culture, Symbols and Art - A complete section exploring this vanish... read more
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Fiestas de Octubre - Auditorio Benito Juarez, Guadalajara by Mexico Data On-Line

ESPECTACULOS EN EL INTERIOR DEL AUDITORIO BENITO JUÁREZ ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS & LOCATIONS: Community Service Programs · The Bohemio ... read more
culture-customs exploring-tourism fiestas-traditions Guadalajara, Jalisco

Personal Views of Easter in Mexico by Discussion Thread Forum

Semana Santa in Morelia means a vacation at home for me. For one thing, I don't want to become a statistic by hitting the open road, and for another, I don't like crowds. But most importantly, I bask in those times when the help are gone and it's just me and my Doberboys.

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Piñatas by Discussion Thread Forum

On TV we saw a "Pinyada" I have no idea of the spelling. It was a stuffed shape (rather large) filled with sweets that you hang up and hit till it breaks and the sweets fall out. I have heard this is Mexican? My 6-year-old son thinks it is lovely - can anyone help on how to make such a "Pinyada."

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May in Mexico: Fiestas galore by Mexico Data On-Line

In Mexico, May seems much shorter than it does north of the border. There are so many holidays that the country seems to call a halt to the normal workweek and honor almost everyone. It actually begin... read more
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International music, art and gastronomy festival: Noches de Ajijic by Dale Hoyt Palfrey

 

Set on the shore of Lake Chapala, the town of Ajijic has become a center of art and culture. The Noches de Ajijic International Festival of Gastronomy and Music highlights some of the region's best.

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fiestas-traditions Chapala Ajijic, Jalisco

Music, food fest, film and art visit Mazamitla by Carol Wheeler

From July 16-18, Mazamitla hosts three days of music, art, gastronomy, film and more. read more
art fiestas-traditions Mazamitla, Jalisco

Aguascalientes' Museum of Death welcomes you by Diodora Bucur

As October draws to an end, a period of profound mysticism dawns in the heart of Mexico, a time to remember the departed but not without joy. In the hometown of José Guadalupe Posada, festivities are already well underway days before the November 2 Day of the Dead. read more
day-of-the-dead fiestas-traditions museums Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes
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