MEXICO

MEXICO
= Cinco De Mayo = ===** Cinco De Mayo, The Fifth Of May, is about the defeat of the French army by the Mexicans at The Battle Of Puebla in 1862. It is primarily a regional holiday celebrated in the state capital city of Puebla and throughout the state of Puebla, but is also celebrated in other parts of the country and in U.S. Cities with a Mexican population. If I was in Mexico I would love to celebrate Cinco De Mayo. **=== = = =** Noche Buena **= ===** Noche Buena is the holiday festivities with the celebration of a midnight mass. Afterwards families head to a traditional Christmas dinner, which may feature dishes, Roast turkey, Ham or suckling pig are some of the other popular menu items. The family gatherings usually last up until dusk and December 25th to them is like a day of rest and enjoy the left overs. **=== = = =** Carnival **= ===** Carnival is a mexican holiday celebrated for five days. Carnival is celebrated with pradades, ** floats, costumes, music and dancing in the streets. The wearing of masks during Carnaval is said to be a pagan practice as protection from evil spirits, but most likely evolved as a way to participate fully in the celebration with some anonymity. === = = = Las Posadas = === The beginning of the Christmas festivities is marked with Las Posadas, nine consecutive days of candlelight processions and lively parties starting December 16th. Families gather to re-enact the holy family’s quest for lodging in Bethlehem. They are followed by other children portraying angels, the Three kings and pastores. === = =

Dia De La Independencia
=== Mexico's independence day is celebrated on eptember 16th. In every town, small and large, el día de Independencia is celebrated with “El Grito de Independencia. Mexico's struggle for independence from Spain, which began on the 16th of September in 1810. Known as Dieciseis de Septiembre, it's often confused by Americans with Cinco de Mayo. === =  = = = = = = = = = = = =   = = =