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Mexican Holidays and Traditions
Pimp n Ho Ball in Cabo
We have the background of this legendary event coming this fall to Cabo. One of the wildest and sexiest parties in Cabo.
About Day of the Dead in Mexico
Some background about the holiday to celebrate family and ancestors. Not a thing macabre about it...
Day of the Dead in Baja
Insider author Linda Neil takes a look at one of the most misunderstood local holidays and what it means in Mexico.
Excerpt from Miraculous Air
Day of the dead in Cabo San Lucas is this except from C. M. Mayo's book capturing the essence of Baja.
Nov 20 - Día de la Revolución
Celebrating the Revolution of 1917, if you don't know why the banks were closed on Nov 20th you might find this article useful.
Dec 12 - Dia de Guadalupe in Mexico
Dia de Guadalupe which is one of the most important celebrations in Mexico and bonded Catholic and Mexican traditions
A Baja Christmas
Celebrated in unique ways down here. Christmas trees are more common now, but we use to decorate Century Plants
The Holidays at CostaBaja Resort
With a snap in the air the community decorates for the holidays and GAry Player inspects Golf Course.
Flor
del Noche Buena
Known as the Flor de Noche Buena in Mexico you see them everywhere during the holidays.
The Buena Vida in Buena Vista
Ann Hazard brings us some holiday thoughts that reflect the opinion of many who live in Baja.
Feb. 2- Día
de la Candelaria
The holiday marks the end of the Christmas season in Mexico. Contributing author Slade Ogletree brings us this insight.
Feb. 5- Constitution
Day - February 5
We have a little background on the revolution and the high drama of intrigue, betrayal and heroism that shaped Mexico
Carnival La Paz Feb. 11-16, 2010
Every year Carnival fills the streets of La Paz. More like a Mexican Street Fair than bobbles and beads.
Dia de Bandera - Mexico Flag Day
February 24th is Mexican Flag Day learn about the history of the Mexican flag and the celebration.
Benito Juarez - Birthday March 21
Often hailed as the Abe Lincoln of Mexico this popular leader rose from Native American to become president of Mexico
May 1 - Labor Day in Mexico
Pretty much the rest of the working world celebrates Labor Day on May 1. With roots in socialism see why Mexico sees red.
Commemorates the victory against the French and the beginning of Mexican liberation from European domination.
Semana Santa in Mexico
A popular time for vacations in Baja. The weather is nice and many students return home for spring break. April 4-12, 2009
Mother's
Day in Mexico – May 10
As much a revered holiday in Mexico as it is in the United States, Mexican Mother's Day is coming up.
Sep 16 - What is "El Grito"?
"The Shout" for freedom took place almost 200 years ago Sept 16, and put in motion results that changed Mexico.
Nov 1 & 2 Day of the Dead in Mexico
Celebrated since pre-Columbian times this holiday celebrated the connection between the living and their ancestors.