Fill in the Blanks Mexican traditionsOnline version Let's continue checking your knowledge of Mexican traditions! by Vianna Madrid 1 Mexicans traditionally believed that on the nights of Oct . 31 and Nov . 1 , the souls of people who have passed from the earth return . This is when people celebrate . The first day is when souls of return , and the second is for adults . The Spanish name would be . Another important element is the consumption of " " ( bread of the dead ) . Another important day is celebrated on May 5 and is commonly called - it is often mistaken for a Mexican Independence Day . A very big celebration takes place during the , when people re - enact the journey of Mary and Joseph as they searched for shelter in Bethlehem . Children carry statues of Mary and Joseph , and one child is assigned the role of . At the climax of the festival the , which is a star - shaped papier - mâché , pottery , or cloth decorated vessel filled with small toys / candy inside , is broken .
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