Mexican Festivities

Mexican FestivitiesLinda HernandezSpanish Class

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The celebration of a child turning a womanCatholic Based CelebrationThanksgiving Mass happens before the festivityBig Formal Dress (Usually Pink)Aside from the quinceanera the parents, godparents, and court of honor are very involvedThe celebration will include a party after mass including: An entry danceA toast with the guestFirst Dance with FatherSurprise Court with Court of Honor

Some extras items and events will include:Change of flats to high heelsLast doll signifying the childhood in the pastMariachis in the party

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3DIA DE LOS MUERTOSDAY OF THE DEADThis holiday is very popular in Mexico this holiday began in a Aztec Festival in dedication to the goddess Mictecachualt. This celebration happens during November the 1st and the 2nd. During the celebration family and friends will have prayers for their loved ones whom have passed away as well as build private altars that include: sugar skulls, marigolds, favorite food and beverages as well as photos and other items meaningful to the person dead.4

DIA DE LOS MUERTOSDAY OF THE DEAD

5Tres Reyes Magos/The Three Kings Day

January 6thChildren write a letter asking for one gift and left in an old shoes outside their windowThe celebration would include a Roscon (bread/cake) accompanied with hot chocolate or coffeeWhom ever receives a piece with a baby figure inside must cook a meal for the candle mass day

6Dia de la Candelaria/ Candle Mass DayFebruary 2ndCatholic FestivityPresentation of Jesus Christ at the TempleCelebration filled with food(usually tamales)

7Cinco de Mayo May the Fifth May 5, 1862 was a memorable day in the history of Mexico. Mexico won the battle against the French invasion. The battle happen in Puebla in Mexico.

Cinco de Mayo parties emphasize on the cuisine, culture and music.

Schools in Mexico hold ceremonies on May the 5th in which students are encourage to dance to folk music and mariachi.

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Noche Buena / Christmas EvePosadas/LodgingDecember 6 till December 249 Day CelebrationPinatasHot Beverages with SweetsBlock Party Celebration filled with music, singing, and all night funVirgen de Guadalupe/ Virgin MaryDecember 12Virgin Marys BirthdayAt midnight Catholics go to mass and sing Happy BirthdayMass is followed by a meal with family and friends in celebration of Virgin Marys Birthday

9INDEPENDECEFather Miguel Hidalgo was the leaderSeptember 16, 1810Revolting from the Spanish governmentBells were rang on September 15th for a mass in which the famous speech Grito de Dolores was saidViva Mexico and Viva la Independencia became major quotes from that speech

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