12 Months of Mexico: Festive Trips for 2023
有什么比在当地的当地街头博览会或游行中访问一个地方并发生更好的地方?幸运的是,墨西哥不仅是一个炎热的度假胜地,而且是一个值得庆祝的国家。墨西哥人主要是天主教的人口,在他们的革命中观察到了几个圣日,并通过特殊的食物和饮料以及丰富多彩的节日进行了革命的里程碑。
As a visitor, it’s helpful to know what’s being celebrated and when. Whether travelers want to know how to participate in the festivities or simply when to avoid bank closures and blackout dates, this list of major Mexican holidays each month can be a useful guide. And for multiday celebrations, like that of Dia de los Muertos or Christmas, clients might want to plan a trip to coincide with these Mexican holidays to experience the special events firsthand.
1月6日:圣国(El Dia de Reyes)
今年的第一个大墨西哥假期也被称为“三王”或顿悟。这个宗教假期在包括意大利在内的许多文化中得到认可,承认了三个智者或玛吉给耶稣基督的礼物的那一天。国王的日子是另一个通过交换礼物来庆祝的冬季假期。整个墨西哥的许多假日市场一直开放,直到1月6日仍在购买El Dia de Reyes的人。寻找Rosca de Reyes或King's Cake,用蜜饯制成,以象征冠的宝石。该食品通常伴随着热巧克力或谷蛋白,一种温暖的玉米基饮料通常与玉米粉蒸肉一起食用。
2月2日:Candelaria
Dia de Candelaria, also known as Candlemas, is considered one of the oldest celebrations in Christianity, which marks the day Mary brought Jesus to the temple in Jerusalem. In Mexico, advent lasts for 40 days, and Candelaria marks the end of the Christmas season. This feast day has a lot in common with Kings’ Day, including corn-based food and drink; whomever finds the tiny baby hidden in the king’s cake on January 6 is responsible for hosting Candelaria just a few weeks later. Festivities — including a bull run — can be found around the country in Veracruz, Jalisco, and Mexico City. The date coincides with the Aztec calendar and their celebration asking for a bountiful harvest.
March 20: Benito Juarez’s Birthday
3月的第三个星期一是墨西哥第一位土著总统贝尼托·华雷斯(Benito Juarez)的诞生,出生于1806年3月21日。比赛,舞蹈表演和烟花表演标志着这一场合。在墨西哥城,现任总统发表演讲,随后在阿拉米达中部和城市周围举行游行和庆祝活动。华雷斯(Juarez)是墨西哥民族主义的一个人物,在任何时候都以墨西哥国旗的展示荣誉。如果您在春假期间访问墨西哥,请注意,这个假期中的许多企业都会关闭。
April 2-9: Holy Week
Holy Week, or Semana Santa, kicks off on Palm Sunday (April 2, 2023) and ends with Easter on the following Sunday. The next week is known as Pascua, lasting through Saturday, April 15. This period is considered one of the most important holiday celebrations in Mexico, and many schools and businesses are closed for the full two weeks. While the subject matter is a tad morbid — the capture, trial, and crucifixion of Jesus — the spiritual processions held during this time are fascinating to witness. Another spectacle is the burning of effigies that resemble Judas, which takes place in towns such as San Miguel de Allende. Early spring is a wonderful time to visit Mexico, but since many Mexicans are also traveling throughout the country, it requires plenty of advanced planning.
5月5日:Cinco de Mayo/Puebla战役
美国人通常与墨西哥的Cinco de Mayo交往,从字面上转化为“ 5月5日”。However, it is not the country’s independence day, but a triumph of Mexican forces over the French during the Battle of Puebla in 1862. Still, the day is widely recognized in Mexico as a government holiday, and costumed parades as well as battle reenactments are held, especially in the states of Puebla and Veracruz. Don’t be surprised to find that your past Cinco de Mayo parties at home were wilder than in Mexico; in the States, the day more broadly symbolizes Mexican-American heritage, while across Mexico it is only a historic military milestone.
6月21日:夏至
The first day of summer is also the longest of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, and it’s a date that’s long been recognized by ancient cultures; the annual celebration at Stonehenge is one famous example. In Mexico, it’s all about the Mayans, who were known for their early interest in astronomy and the movement of the sun. The temple of Chichen Itza, in the Yucatan (near Cancun and Riviera Maya), was constructed to align with the changing position of the sun throughout the year. When the solstice rolls around, the structure is cast in shadow on two sides, making it look like it has split in half. Regardless of where you’re staying, Mayan Midsummer is an exciting occasion to mark in Mexico — if you can make it out to see the ruins, even better.
July: The Grape Harvest
许多人可能不会将墨西哥与葡萄酒联系起来,但是该国拥有自己的葡萄园,而7月下旬是拜访他们的绝佳时机。The Guadalupe Valley in Baja California is Mexico’s main wine-producing region, and the Ruta del Vino Bike Ride and Wine Festival has been held each July, beginning in 2015. (The 2023 date is TBD.) A 36-mile loop brings riders —competitive and leisurely — past about 25 wineries. A festival at the finish line is free and open to the public. If you’re staying closer to central Mexico, La Redonda vineyard in Queretaro (173 miles north of Mexico City) hosts a grape harvest festival in late July that invites visitors to try their hand — or feet — at grape crushing.
August 15: Assumption of Mary
This religious holiday, also known as Ascension, celebrates all things Virgin Mary — known to many as the Mother of God. While most observances are private, including home altars and church services, visitors might witness local girls dressed in veils with silver crowns. It’s not a holiday without a parade, and so a large float of the Virgin Mary decorated in flowers is carried by women and girls in traditional dress on this day. Altars are decorated with gorgeous paper flowers, small candles, and apples, so look for these items in August. Garlands, votives, and apple-themed jewelry make for lovely and sentimental souvenirs.
9月16日:独立日
墨西哥独立日在9月中旬,time when most families are back to work and school. If you happen to be visiting Mexico during the 16th, expect fireworks, fiestas, and more. Don your very best red, white, and green to reflect the colors of the Mexican flag and expect most operating hours to be suspended for the day. A man named Miguel Hidalgo made a plea to revolt against the Spanish on September 16, 1810, in a town called Dolores, and his cry for independence is known as El Grito de Dolores. Traditional food enjoyed on Independence Day includes pozole, a type of stew, as well as tamales and enchiladas.
十月:迪亚·德·洛斯·穆尔托斯庆祝活动
Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is celebrated on November 1 and 2. However, the parades and festivities leading up to these important dates are held beginning in late October. Symbols of this spiritual holiday, like sugar skulls and catrinas, are becoming so popularized that there is now a Day of the Dead Barbie. Expect to see colorful paper garlands and plenty of marigolds at altars honoring the dead around the country. While Mexicans also celebrate Halloween, this holiday is very different and personal. Parades begin on October 21 in 2023 and continue through the first week of November. Mexico City has become a hotspot for Dia de los Muertos in recent years, due to its massive parades and elaborate events.
11月20日:革命日
A public holiday throughout Mexico, Revolution Day marks the 10-year revolution of 1910 that fought against the dictatorship at the time. Pancho Villa, a Mexican “Robin Hood,” was a central figure during the revolution, robbing the rich to give to the poor as well as leading a crucial military campaign during the uprising. Cries of “Viva Mexico!” are likely to be heard at outdoor bazaars and parades. It’s a notable time of year for visitors from the U.S., as Revolution Day is typically just a few days before Thanksgiving.
December: Feast Days
December is full of feast days in Mexico, beginning on December 8 with the Feast of the Immaculate Conception and leading up to Christmas on December 25. This feast day kicks off the winter season with street festivals, particularly in Central Mexico in the state of Jalisco. Christmastime is an exciting season to visit Mexico, and visitors will find Christmas trees and plenty of decorations as well as unusual traditions like radish carving on December 23 or street fairs featuring a rainbow of pinatas. Thousands of pilgrims still travel to Mexico City each year for the feast day of Our Lady of Guadalupe on December 12.
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