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Mexican Holidays

Published on Apr 18, 2016

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

MEXICAN HOLIDAYS

BY: JAKE ROMEO

Día de Los Santos Reyes
January 6th
Exchange presents, similar to American Santa
Accordance with 3 gift baring wiseman that visited Jesus

Photo by Puzzler4879

Carnaval
February 12 to 17
Celebration of libido before Catholic lent
Parades, floats, dancing in the street
Port towns, La Paz, Veracruz, Cozumel

Photo by JIM Mourgos

Cinco de Mayo
May 5
Honors the Mexican victory over the French army 1862
Puebla de Los Angeles

Día de Los Muertos
October 31- November 2
Celebration of life and death
They honor their friends and family members who have died
Altars, food, candy, decorations
Merges Pre-Columbian belief w/ Modern Catholocism

Photo by andy castro

Día de nuestra señora de Guadalupe
The day of Our Lady Guadalupe
December 12
Celebrated for Mexico 1st patron saint
Celebrated with Mass and a feast

Photo by Wonderlane