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_________ 15 Independence Day in Mexico is marked in a spectacular celebration of sound, light, and color.
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_________ 1st and 2nd On this day, families pay tribute to their lost loved ones by visiting the cemeteries where they are buried and leaving them flowers, their favorite food, and tributes.
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Christmas Eve in Mexico (called Nochebuena) will mark the end of the posadas, while children receive gifts from baby Jesus.
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flag day is a day of patriotism where you will likely see many, many Mexican flags hung across the country.
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__________ 12th The Day of the Race, an alternative to Columbus Day, celebrates the indigenous people of Mexico.
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We start a new school year.
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Along with much of the rest of the world, Mexico celebrates New Year’s Day . It’s traditional for families to come together on this day for some food and to share some stories from the night before.
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__________ 18th Anniversary of the oil expropriation celebrates the day that former Mexican president Lázaro Cárdenas signed an order that took control of the majority of the foreign oil companies working in Mexico.
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On Children’s Day, parents might buy presents for their little ones while schools will throw mini celebrations for their pupils. Children enjoy games, eat candies, and generally have fun.
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Third Sunday of this month: Fathers’ Day is a celebration of all the dads in Mexico.
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There are no major Mexican celebrations in this month
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Often confused with Mexican Independence Day by the rest of the world,_______ 5th actually marks the Mexican victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla.
